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Portrait albumen print photograph of Woodcroft Bennt FRS
- photographer:
- Frederick Downer
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Photograph, albumen, on card of Bennet Woodcroft F.R.S. (c1803-1879), textile manufacturer, pioneer of marine propulsion and patent reform, by Downer Frederick, Watford (1775-1852?), c.1868-9, overall 32.5x27cm., image 29.7x24.8cm. Identified by Flack J.F. (of the Patent Office) in 1903. Ink inscription under image, Inked comment on verso, signed Downer in plate, t.r.; Stamped, b.l. Corners damaged from former overmount. Portrait, TQL seated to R. reading a book; apparatus on table beside L; sporting beard and flap tie.
Details
- Category:
- Art
- Object Number:
- 1992-215
- Materials:
- cardboard
- Measurements:
-
overall: 325 x 270 mm
image: 297 mm x 248 mm
- type:
- albumen print, portrait and photograph
- credit:
- Woodcroft Collection