Mother-of-Pearl album for carte-de-visites, 1865

229 x 152 photograph album. Front covered in 'diamonds' of mother-of-pearl, engraved with flower sprays (a few pieces missing). Leather spine, black lacquer back and gilt edged pages. Two ornate clasps. Room for 96 cartes-de-visites - currently empty.

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/7325
Materials:
wood (unidentified)), leather, mother-of-pearl and cardboard
Measurements:
overall: 155 mm x 240 mm x 55 mm,
type:
photograph album
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford