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A young woman posing as if diving, wearing a revealing bathing costume and socks, in front of a backdrop painted to represent the seaside in a photographic studio. Photograph by Hana Studios, ca.1899/1908.
- Date
- 1899-1908
- Reference
- 539783i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
The same model is also seen in the same costume in 539781i and 539782i
Publication/Creation
London ([22 Bedford Street, Strand]) : Hana Studios Ltd.
Physical description
1 photograph : photoprint
Lettering note
The studio details are in a stamp embossed in the lower right-hand corner
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 539783i
Ownership note
Originally collected by British anthropologist Edwin Nichol Fallaize (1877-1957). Purchased by Capt. L.W.G. Malcolm in 1934, on behalf of Sir Henry Solomon Wellcome, for the price of £25. From a letter in the Wellcome archives dated 16th December 1934.
Notes
This work is untitled: the title has been supplied by the cataloguer for identification purposes.
Type/Technique
Languages
- English
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed storesNote