Tree Ferns
Tree Ferns

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Tree Ferns,

1863–70

Samuel Bourne, 1834–1912; born Staffordshire, UK; died Nottingham, UK; active India
x1991-200

Information

Title
Tree Ferns
Dates

1863–70

Maker
Samuel Bourne
Medium
Albumen print
Dimensions
23.6 x 29 cm (9 5/16 x 11 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase, anonymous gift
Object Number
x1991-200
Inscription
inscribed in pencil in unknown hand, verso center: 1895; red pencil, verso: 58 (crossed out in blue); pencil, verso: Tree ferns...
Culture
British
Type
black-and-white photographs, photographs
Subject
trees, grass, leaves

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