Yale Center for British Art

Title:: Collection of British cabinet cards.
Published / Created:: Great Britain, ca. 1867-1900.
Physical Description:: approximately 100 cabinet cards ; each approximately 17 x 11 cm
Holdings:: Rare Books and Manuscripts
In Process
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
Copyright Status:: Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:: Photographs
Notes:: A full inventory of the collection is in preparation.
The collection comprises cabinet cards produced by British commercial photographers, from ca. 1867 to the late nineteenth century. The collection includes photographs of the British Royal family and other celebrities, but the vast majority depict common individuals. Women and children are well represented. A significant portion of the collection includes depictions of women in hats.
Subject Terms:: Clothing and dress -- Great Britain -- 19th century. | Fashion -- Great Britain -- 19th century. | Hats -- Great Britain -- 19th century.
Form/Genre:: Cabinet photographs. | Card photographs (photographs) | Albumen prints. | Portrait photographs. | Photographs.