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Oscar Gustav Rejlander (1813-75)
'The oldest house in Lichfield' 1856
Salted paper print | 16.2 x 18.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2932754
Oscar Gustav Rejlander (1813-75)
'The oldest house in Lichfield' 1856
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Photograph of a black and white building with the timbers visible alongside the white walls in the town of Lichfield, built in 1510.
During the Civil War, the house was used as a prison to incarcerate both Royalist and Parliamentarian troops. In the 19th Century, Lichfield House served as a coal merchants's shop and a milliner's shop. In 1936, the house was opened to the public as a cafe and still serves this purpose today.Provenance
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Medium and techniques
Salted paper print
Measurements
16.2 x 18.0 cm (image)
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