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Glass plate negatives

Albert and Victoria’s collection of glass plate negatives show photographers’ working methods

THOMAS PEARCE (ACTIVE C. 1850S)

Arthur Farquarson

c. 1855

Glass plate negative | RCIN 2084314

Glass plate of Arthur Farquarson seated on a wooden chair and facing three-quarters to the left. He wears a tartan plaid wrapped over his left shoulder and a Tam O' Shanter hat. He holds a walking stick in one hand.

The glass plate negative has been photographed showing the coated side and therefore the image appears laterally reversed. A print from this negative exists in the Collection, RCIN 2160351.

  • Creator(s)

    Thomas Pearce (active c. 1850s) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Arthur Farquarson (active 1857)
  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • negatives
            • glass plate negatives
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