Mackay, Mrs

Maker and Role
Photographer: Alexander Fletcher (b.1837, d.1914)
 Photo Collection Reference Number
2197
 Description
Full length studio portrait of a seated Mrs MacKay. She sits holding her hands in her lap. Studio props include a desk, books on a small round table, and carpet. The backdrop is a painted mural of a decorative wall with a large open window. An outdoor scene including a balcony, baluster, trees, body of water, hills and sky are depicted through the window. Exposed studio wall is visible beyond the backdrop. In the foreground are exposed wooden floorboards. The marking includes '14' and cursive script in mirror writing.
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Object detail

Object Type
glass plate negative
Media/Materials Description
Glass plate.
Media and Materials
Collodion Wet Plate/Glass Monochrome/Media/Photography
quarter plate/glass plate/Format/Photography
Measurements
0 - Whole = Height x Width (mm) = 107.95 x 82.55mm
Collection
Fletcher Collection
Keywords
female, centre parting, smooth hair, covered ears, cuff, natural neckline, collar, brooch, bodice, pin tucks, fastening, undersleeves, plain sleeve,
dress, full skirt, folds, binding, bands, darts, adornment, jewellery, drawers, carving, furniture, twist, Trompe L'Oeil
Maker
Subject Category
Female
Portraits
Clothing - pre 1900

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