Collodion Positive in Embossed Morocco Leather Case Probably by W G Helsby
- PART OF:
- The Kodak Museum Collection
95x120mm Morocco leather case embossed fornt and back, with gold leaf around edges. Two latches. Lined with red plush lined with bowl of fruit design. Plain oval gilt mat with patterned rim. Marked W G Helsby. Flower-patterend pinchbeck frame. Gold leaf around edges. Lacquer back, cracked. 68x89mm half portrait of young gentleman seated three quarter face. Wearing large bow-tie. Gilt on ring.
Details
- Category:
- Photographs
- Collection:
- Kodak Collection
- Object Number:
- 1990-5036/CC26
- type:
- collodion positive, cased image and hand coloured
- credit:
- The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford
