Group of seven adults and children in front of a backdrop
MS. 21088 photogr. 1/3
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Group of seven adults and children in front of a backdrop
Shelfmark
MS. 21088 photogr. 1/3
Summary
A group of seven people in front of a backdrop, dated between 1-30 Apr 1844. From left to right: An unidentified woman, possibly the Talbot family's nursemaid, Eliza Frayland; Horatia Gaisford; Matilda Caroline; either Thomas Moore or Sir David Brewster; Ela Theresa; Rosamond Constance Talbot; and an unidentified woman, possibly Thomas Moore's wife, Bessy.
On the verso, written in pencil, is "Horatia is central figure with curls looking down. Tom Moore in tall hat. Ela, Rosamond & Matilda Talbot (3 girls) on left probably Mrs Talbot or Governess. Old lady ? Lady E. Feilding & one of the [?] (or Horatia) or Mrs Talbot".
This is the only known print of the image.
Date
1-30 Apr 1844
Language
English
Physical facet
Artifact type: Salted Paper Print; Process type: Calotype; Type: Loose print
Physical extent
1 item
Subject
Portrait photography
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Collection contents
Horatia Gaisford's Collection of Talbot Photographic Materials and Ephemera
Loose prints
Group of seven adults and children in front of a backdrop
