Glass plate negatives
Albert and Victoria’s collection of glass plate negatives show photographers’ working methods
JOSEPH CUNDALL (1819-95)
Mrs Charles Kean (1805-80) as Hermione
1856Wet collodion negative | 25.3 x 20.3 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2084933
10" x 8" glass plate negative showing actress Ellen Tree (Mrs Charles Kean) as Hermione, representing the Statue in The Winter's Tale. She is standing on a plinth over a patterned carpet, wearing a toga. Plain background behind her.
The glass plate negative has been photographed showing the coated side and therefore the image appears laterally reversed. A hand-coloured print from this negative exists in the Collection (RCIN 2909969).
Creator(s)
Joseph Cundall (1819-95) (photographer)
25.3 x 20.3 cm (whole object)
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Toys and Decorations
- Theatrical costumes
- Toys and Decorations
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Science, Medicine and Technology
