Boxes of glass plate negatives
Unknown Maker
In 1883 Linley bought his first camera. Initially he saw photography as a way of assisting him in the production of cartoons. Taking photographs of his family and friends in various poses provided him with the basis of his cartoon drawings. Later his interest expanded, he began taking photographs of models (often nude) at his friend artist Edwin Austin Abbey’s studio, and later at the Camera Club. He also took up street photography. The vast collection of images which he amassed was stored in this room, including many boxes of glass plate negatives which were carefully stored in these boxes, high up out of harm’s way.
c. 1900
Cardboard, glass
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Where you'll find this
Sambourne House
Permanent collection