Musical Instruments at the 1855 Universal Exposition
Musical Instruments at the 1855 Universal Exposition

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Musical Instruments at the 1855 Universal Exposition,

1855

André Adolphe-Eugène Disdéri, 1819–1889; born Paris, France; active Paris and London
2011-24

Information

Title
Musical Instruments at the 1855 Universal Exposition
Dates

1855

Maker
André Adolphe-Eugène Disdéri
Medium
Albumen print
Dimensions
28.5 × 41.5 cm (11 1/4 × 16 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase, gift of David and Kathryn Richardson, Parents of Andrew Richardson, Class of 1992, and Matthew Richardson, Class of 1997, in honor of Peter C. Bunnell
Object Number
2011-24
Place Made

Europe, France, Paris, Exposition Universelle

Culture
French
Type
black-and-white photographs, photographs, albumen prints
Techniques
albumen process
Subject
exhibitions, musical instruments

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