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Sir David Brewster (1781-1868)
REPRODUCTION IMAGES COLLECTION
photograph
Europe: United Kingdom
Early-Mid 20th c.
card; cardboard; glass; string
image without mount: 192 mm x 148 mm; overall: 307 mm x 253 mm
2014.672
REPRODUCTION IMAGES COLLECTION
photograph
Europe: United Kingdom
Early-Mid 20th c.
card; cardboard; glass; string
image without mount: 192 mm x 148 mm; overall: 307 mm x 253 mm
Reproduction of an engraved portrait of Brewster shown from the knee upwards, seated in a chair, body turned slightly to his left but head directly facing the viewer, wearing a dark suit with waistcoat and holding a pair of round eye spectacles. On the table is a stereoscope and some loose stereo cards. Mounted and glazed in a display frame. Strung for hanging on the reverse.
2014.672
Gift of The City University, 2014