Photography Collections Database
Record Detail
Call Number: |
PH-02835 |
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Collection Name: |
John N. Riker Photography Collection |
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Creator: |
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No. of Items: |
5 photographs |
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Span Dates: |
likely 1891 |
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Description: |
The collection consists of two dry plate negatives and three corresponding gelatin silver prints by John N. Riker (American, 1844-1920). The images are examples of manipulated photographs and trick photography. In one image a standing headless man is holding his head in both palms of his outstretched arms. In the other image a standing headless photographer is holding his head in the palm on one outstretched arm and a camera in the other palm. |
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Access Restrictions: |
Advance notice and curatorial approval are required to request this collection until it is archivally housed. To make an appointment, please contact the Curator of Photography. |
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Location(s): |
Curatorial permission required Flat File (977:0046:0001-0005) |
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