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A rare carte de visite of Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) by Julia Margaret Cameron (Cox & Ford no. 674). Photographed 4-7 April 1867.
Herschel was a famous astronomer and the inventor of the cyanotype.
With the copyright of Cameron under the print. Also written in fountain pen in an unknown hand 'Sir John Herschel, Célèbre astronome Anglais'
The albumen print is in overall good condition. Some discoloration and spots typical for the gilt border.
CdV: 8,2 x 5,5 cm
ca. 1867
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