Dr Peter Wilson

Production date
Circa 1854-1863
 Description
Hand tinted ambrotype studio portrait of Dr Peter Wilson. Wilson is seated next to a table covered with a patterned tablecloth. An open book is resting on the table and a pair of glasses are laid on the open book. Wilson has one arm resting on the table and the other resting on his leg. He is wearing a jacket, a waistcoat, a shirt, trousers and a tie. A fob chain is visible across his waistcoat and a pin is visible in his tie. Wilson's hands and face are tinted pink. The ambrotype is housed in an ornately carved wooden frame that has been painted gold.
 See full details

Object detail

Artist/Maker
Production role
Possible photographer
Production date
Circa 1854-1863
Production place
New Zealand
Subject person
Classification
Photograph/Original Art/Art Object
Collection
Dr Peter Wilson Collection
Credit line
Originally loaned by Mrs Helen Warren as part of the Dr Peter Wilson Collection. Now gifted to Puke Ariki.
Accession number
A77.527
Collection type
Photographs
Material
Ambrotype
Photographic Print
Wood

Share

My shortlist

Subject place

Subject

Production place

Explore other objects by colour

Public comments

Be the first to comment on this object record.

Google reCaptchaThis site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.