A7215

Ephemera; photograph of Charles Dickens; albumen print, 'cabinet' card; picture taken circa 1867; published by G Rockwood (other examples also published by J Gurney & son); Dickens seated at writing desk. Acquired and displayed at the museum in the early 20th century. Larger than the 'carte de visite' photograph cards, these images could be used for display in the home.

mid-later 19th century, circa 1867