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Portrait of the photographer, Oscar Mallitte [modern copy]. Photographer: John Murray.

Catalogue reference: Photo 400

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This record is about the Portrait of the photographer, Oscar Mallitte [modern copy]. Photographer: John Murray. dating from c 1859.

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Reference
Photo 400
Title
Portrait of the photographer, Oscar Mallitte [modern copy]. Photographer: John Murray.
Date
c 1859
Description

Modern gelatin silver print copy of an original albumen print. Full-length portrait of the French photographer, Oscar Mallitte, presumably taken by Dr John Murray at his house in Agra. A reciprocal photograph of Murray by Mallitte is at Photo 835 (395). The original photograph was in the possession of Murray's grandson and this copy was obtained by the donor.

Held by
British Library: Asian and African Studies
Language
Not applicable
Physical description
1 item
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Immediate source of acquisition
Presented by Mr John Fraser.
Physical condition
Dimensions: 243 mm x 194 mm.
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/748ba4e0-62d2-4cfe-b1dd-548b7c257596/

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Portrait of the photographer, Oscar Mallitte [modern copy]. Photographer: John Murray.