General
General
Object Auto ID
79566
Alternate Codes
434100
Common Name
Reproduction
Classified Name
Local Name
Photographic Scenery of South Africa
Quantity
1.00
Object Description
The Parliament Collection:
100 black and white plates stuck onto both sides of cardboard to make up an album. The title page shows a small oval portrait Sir Bartle Frere, surrounded by typical scenery incl. an African warrior, wild animals, ivory and bales of wool.
Provenance
Mendelssohn Bequest 1922
Description
Description
Technique Types
Distinguishing Features
Sir Bartle Frere wool ivory
Inscriptions
Many of the photos have the monogram of Sam Alexander: S and A intertwined.
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Dimension Comments
In an Album; Image sizes 99 x 139 mm. Page size 288 x 214 mm
History
History
Object Age Comment
1880 (Date of publication)
Maker Comment
Alexander, Sam and others
Collector Comment
Early mechanical form of reproduction
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