Carte de Visite of a Man in Academic Robes
Photographer
George Washington Wilson
(Alvah, Banffshire, Scotland, 1823 - 1893)
Date1860s
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumalbumen; paper; ink; card
ClassificationsPhotography
DimensionsOverall (Height x Width): 101.6 × 63.5mm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1987 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions, the National Art Collections Fund, the National Heritage Memorial Fund and with income from the Ramsay-Dyce Bequest.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS018058.13
About MeCarte de visite of a man standing holding an open book, there is a table with books on it to the left and to the right there is a hanging curtain. He has side burns and is wearing a white shirt with a large white bow tied at the collar and a long robe which suggests he may be an academic. A pocketwatch chain be seen inside his waistcoat, a handkerchief can also be seen above his arm and his shoes are highly polished. Photographer's full print details can be seen on reverse side. c.1860s
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