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Object number2014.03009

TitleVisiting card of Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Creator Robert Howlett (photographer)‎, London Stereoscopic Company (publisher)‎

DescriptionAlbumen print visiting card depicting Isambard Kingdom Brunel in front of the launching chains of the SS Great Eastern, with facsimile signature of Brunel on the mount beneath. On reverse is a stamp saying 'Under the Patronage of Her Majesty. Album Portraits. London Stereoscopic Comp 54, Cheapside.'

Production placeLondon, London

Production date 1857-11 - 1857-11

Production period19th century

Object namecarte de visite

Object categoryphotography

Materialcard

Techniquedeveloped, printed

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Credit line“Accepted under the Cultural Gifts Scheme by HM Government from Clive Richards OBE DL and allocated to the ss Great Britain Trust, 2017”

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