Call Number:

PH-01345

Collection Name:

J. Parris Photography Collection

Creator:

No. of Items:

1 item

Span Dates:

circa 1841

Description:

The collection consists of one salted paper print from a calotype negative by J. Parris, titled "Garth near Welshpool." The photograph shows the south facade of a gothic hall which was located near Welshpool, Wales; the building has since been demolished. Stamped on the verso of the print is "Gernsheim Collection." The following three inscriptions also appear on the print verso:
"Herschel Sale: Calotype c. 1841 by J. Parris," by Helmut Gernsheim;
"Garth near Welshpool," by one unidentified person; and
"J. Parris," by a second unidentified person, perhaps Parris.

Access Restrictions:

Light sensitive materials, must be viewed under low-level lighting.

Location(s):

Special permission required Light Sensitive Materials Box 5 (964:1080:0001)
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