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Portrait of Cam and Emily Sykes, 1858

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/27/97

Scope and Contents

Daguerreotype of Cam and Emily Sykes (née Thornton). They are seated next to each other with a small table between them, on which Cam Sykes rests his left arm. Emily Sykes is wearing a pink dress a white lace collar and black ruffled shawl over her shoulders, and she holds a small book. Both look to the left. Daguerreotype, 8.3 x 6.6. Inscribed on back, in same hand as EMF/27/96, 'Cam and Emmy Sykes'. (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/A210/F12

Related Materials

Apparently taken on the same occasion as EMF/27/96 (half of photographer's label matches similar half on EMF/27/96). See also EMF/27/98.

General

This item is tinted.

Date information

DateText: Date has been supplied.

Originator(s)

? 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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