negative, glass plate - Gordale Scar (Etching)

Name/Title

negative, glass plate - Gordale Scar (Etching)

Entry/Object ID

SETCL : 2022.1.4.7

Description

A gelatin dry plate negative. A footnote describes the results of a thunder shower which projected a large quantity of water down the scar, bringing with it many rocks and debris. The original etching was published in 1751. In the image, fourmen stand on rocks at the foot of the waterfall

Collection

The Horner Photographic Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Horner Photographic Studio

Date made

circa 1875 - circa 1925

Time Period

19th Century, Victorian Era