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Carte-de-visite album in ivory and inlaid wood.
Catalogue reference: Photo 882
What’s it about?
This record is about the Carte-de-visite album in ivory and inlaid wood. dating from 1870s.
Is it available online?
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Full description and record details
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- Photo 882
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Title (The name of the record)
- Carte-de-visite album in ivory and inlaid wood.
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1870s
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Description (What the record is about)
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Very finely carved carte-de-visite album measuring 165x262mm, acquired as an example of fine binding. The album contains no photographs. The binding is in sandalwood with finely carved designs of floral designs, buildings and animals, with inlaid borders in ivory. With the bookplate of Phiroze K. Randeria.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- British Library: Asian and African Studies
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Language (The language of the record)
- Not applicable
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Physical description (The amount and form of the record)
- 1 item
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Access conditions (Information on conditions that restrict or affect access to the record)
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Unrestricted. Appointment Required to view these records. Please consult Asian and African Studies Print Room staff.
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Immediate source of acquisition (When and where the record was acquired from)
- 'Presented to the British Library by Phiroze K. Randeria in loving memory of his brother Jal K. Randeria', April 1993.
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/dee7b61f-92f9-4657-995d-014fc965d38f/
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Carte-de-visite album in ivory and inlaid wood.