Glass plate negatives
Albert and Victoria’s collection of glass plate negatives show photographers’ working methods
HILLS & SAUNDERS (1852 TO DATE)
Royal Park Keepers
1864RCIN 2083800
Glass plate negative featuring four full-length portraits of two different Park Keepers at Windsor Great Park. The top two depict John Orme, while the bottom two Henry Austin. Both men appear in top hats and velvet coats, standing and holding rifles.
John Orme and Henry Austin were appointed Park Keepers in October 1844.
The top right negative image has been scratched out, an act perhaps indicative of a displeasing pose.
The glass plate negative has been photographed showing the coated side and therefore the image appears laterally reversed. A print from the bottom right negative exists in the Collection, RCIN 2910330.
John Orme and Henry Austin were appointed Park Keepers in October 1844.
The top right negative image has been scratched out, an act perhaps indicative of a displeasing pose.
The glass plate negative has been photographed showing the coated side and therefore the image appears laterally reversed. A print from the bottom right negative exists in the Collection, RCIN 2910330.
Creator(s)
Hills & Saunders (1852 to date) (photographer)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
