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Daguerreotype view of Calcutta, looking towards the Free Presbyterian Church. Photographer(s):...
Catalogue reference: Photo 1087
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This record is about the Daguerreotype view of Calcutta, looking towards the Free Presbyterian Church. Photographer(s):... dating from c 1850.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- Photo 1087
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Title (The name of the record)
- Daguerreotype view of Calcutta, looking towards the Free Presbyterian Church. Photographer(s): Unknown.
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Date (When the record was created)
- c 1850
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Description (What the record is about)
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Half-plate daguerreotype in gilt metal mount, partially sealed with Indian newspaper, in plush lined folding leather case, with gilt clasps. In good condition, apart from slight warping of upper half of case.
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Related material (A cross-reference to other related records)
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Photo 462
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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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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)
- Purchased at auction, Christie's sale of photographs from the collection of Kandarwip Gujral, 27 September 2001, lot 81. This daguerreotype was formerly in the Paul F. Walter Collection, and has previously twice appeared at auction: in the sale of the Christie's South Kensington of 27 October 1977, lot 24 and at the sale of the Walter Collection, Christie's Visions of India sale, 5 June 1996, lot 211.
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Physical condition (Aspects of the physical condition of the record that may affect or limit its use)
- Dimensions: 126 mm x 100 mm.
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/feab7cf0-8cab-4f2a-b883-caed70876d4c/
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Daguerreotype view of Calcutta, looking towards the Free Presbyterian Church. Photographer(s): Unknown.