Collodion Positive in Red Morocco Leather Case

PART OF:
The Kodak Museum Collection
Made:
unknown place
maker:
Unknown

82x95mm Red Morocco leather case embossed both sides with flower and fern design. Gold leaf pattern around outside edges (now extremely worn). Two latches. Lined with plain red plush with a flower and fern motif. Gold leaf (worn) around edges. Rectangular gilt mat with fluted edges and pattern. Ornate pinchbeck frame. Lacquer and paper back. 60x70mm three quarter portrait of young woman wearing dress tinted green. Seated with arm resting on balustrade. Three quarter face. Face and hands tinted.

Details

Category:
Photographs
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/CB11
Materials:
leather, textile and metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 95 mm x 85 mm x 15 mm,
type:
collodion positive, cased image and hand coloured
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford