Collodion Positive in Morocco Book-type Case
Book-type case with ornate gilt clasp. Wooden frame, spine covered with black leather. Front and back papier-mache, coated in black lacquer. Front has painted flowers and inlaid with mother-of-pearl. Gold leaf pattern front and back. Lined with red plush with bird and leaf motif. Gold leaf edging. Ornately patterned rectangular gilt mat with fluted edges. Patterned pinchbeck frame. Lacquer back. Case contains Collodion Positive three quarter length, full face, portrait of a young gentleman. Seated with arm resting on table. Wearing checked suit. Tinted. Gilt on watch chain.
Details
- Category:
- Photographs
- Collection:
- Kodak Collection
- Object Number:
- 1990-5036/CC11
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified), papier-mâché, mother-of-pearl (nacre) and leather
- Measurements:
-
overall (daguerreotype): 79 mm x 68 mm
overall (case): 125 mm x 100 mm
- type:
- collodion positive, cased image and hand coloured
- credit:
- The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford
