Artist
Édouard BaldusFrench, born Prussia, 1813–1889
Artist
Auguste-Hippolyte CollardFrench, 1812–c. 1897
Artist
Furne Fils & H. TournierFrench, active, 1858–1863
Artist
Unknown
CultureFrench
Titles
- Chemin de fer du Nord – Ligne de Paris à Boulogne – Vues photographiques
Date1855–1859, assembled c.1860
MediumAlbum of 50 albumen silver prints
DimensionsOverall (album overall, closed): 15 3/4 × 20 13/16 × 1 7/8 in. (40 × 52.8 × 4.7 cm)
Mount (each): 15 7/16 × 19 7/16 in. (39.2 × 49.4 cm)
Mount (each): 15 7/16 × 19 7/16 in. (39.2 × 49.4 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number2021.723.1-.50
Not on view
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PhotographyObject Type
Exhibition HistoryThis specific copy of the album has not been exhibited to my knowledge. Exhibition history of other copies will be researched and added to the catalogue record.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Gilt stamping on the cover: “CHEMIN DE FER DU NORD / LIGNE DE PARIS A BOULOGNE / VUES PHOTOGRAPHIQUES”. Printed and inscribed title page: "CHEMIN DE FER DU NORD / LIGNE DE PARIS A BOULOGNE / ALBUM DE VUES PHOTOGRAPHIQUES / Exécuté et tiré à 25 exemplaires par ordre de Mr. le Baron JAMES DE ROTHSCHILD / Président du Conseil d'administration/ Exemplaire / No. 4 offert à Monsieur P. Hottinguer."
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