[Portrait of a Man], ca 1865 / Freeman Bros.
[Portrait of a Man], ca 1865 / Freeman Bros.
About this item
Full title
Author / Creator
Date
ca 1865
Call Numbers
ML 1451
Record Identifier
Reference Code
Formats
Pictures and Photographs
Physical Description
Contents
1 photograph - 16.4 x 12.9 cm (image) - hand coloured albumen
Other Descriptions
Level of description
Collection
Access and use
Access Conditions
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Copying Conditions
Out of copyright : Created before 1955
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Subjects
More information
Scope and Contents
Contents
A framed (original frame) portrait of an unknown man photographed by Freeman Bros, Sydney. It provides a rare example of early portraiture, complete with its original photographer & framing labels.
Alternative Titles
Full title
[Portrait of a Man], ca 1865 / Freeman Bros.
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Notes
Signature / Inscriptions
Item has original labels for both the photographer and framer: "Freeman Brothers Gallery of Photography, 231 George Street, Sydney" ; "R. Smith, Picture Frame Maker, 7 York Street".
Contextual Information
Source
Purchased from Joseph Lebovic Gallery, 14 November 2014, Australasiana Collectors' List No. 174, item 21, 2014
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
ML 1451
Record Identifier
nX6OJlvY
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/nX6OJlvY
Other Identifiers
Reference code
1269413
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