Rectangular Union Case 'Ornate Cross' Variation, possibly by Scovill Manufacturing Company

PART OF:
The Kodak Museum Collection
Made:
circa 1862

65x75mm dark brown union case variation of ornate cross theme. Possibly by the Scovill Manufacturing Company. Trade paper inside says 'Patent American Union Case'. Lined with dark blue plush with formal motif. Plain oval gilt mat with patterned pinchbeck frame. 53x65mm tinted albumen print, h/s portrait of young woman. Written on back 'Mr Ernest Edwards, 20 Baker St, London'.

Details

Category:
Photographs
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/UC27
type:
cased image, union case, albumen print and hand coloured
credit:
The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford