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Portrait of Cam Sykes, 1858

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/27/96

Scope and Contents

Daguerreotype of Cam Sykes, husband of Emily Thornton (Marianne Thornton's niece). He is wearing a dark coat, waistcoat and watch-chain, seated on a carved chair, his right arm is resting on a carved table upon which is placed his top hat. He holds a walking cane in his right hand and his left hand is in his pocket. Daguerreotype, 7.9 x 6.3. Inscribed on back of mount, in unidentified hand, 'Cam / 1858'. (On Glass)

Dates

  • Creation: 1858

Creator

Extent

1 item(s) (1 daguerreotype) : metal

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

On glass

Former / Other Reference

EMF/A205/F7

Related Materials

Half of photographer's label matches similar half on EMF/27/97. See also EMF/27/98.

General

This item is tinted.

Originator(s)

possibly Mr. Williams, Regent Street, London

Finding aid date

1999-07-24 14:02:21+00:00

Genre / Form

Repository Details

Part of the Archive Centre, King's College, Cambridge Repository

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