John Shaw Smith

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81:1683:0150

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Smith, John Shaw
Irish (1811-1873)

DESCRIPTIVE TITLE: Forum Nundinarium
SERIES TITLE: Group of negatives organized by the photographer, entitled "Pompei"

Sept. 1851
calotype negative
17.2 x 22.3 cm. (irreg.)
Gift of Alden Scott Boyer
GEH NEG: 28217
81:1683:0150

OLD GEH NUMBER: 13574-150

INSCRIPTION: verso (in ink) "The Forum Nundinarium or Soldiers quarters. Pompeii Sept.1851"

NOTES: Retouched with black ink. Waxed for printing. Two slips at upper corners (one slip for repair). See calotype negative 81:1683:132 (same subject, different viewpoint). Catalogued 3/92, MAP.

SUBJECT: architecture, ruins / Forum Nundinarium

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Forum Nundinarium

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