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Photograph, by Unknown, photographic, 1920

Photograph

Unknown

1920

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Photograph is a 1920 photographic by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1920
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This photograph shows a young girl playing with dolls and toys in a garden. She's about six years old and surrounded by a wagon and other playthings. The image is in black and white and a bit faded. The girl in the photo is Marion Pascoe, and it's part of a larger collection of her family's belongings. This gives us a glimpse into her childhood. You can learn more about this kind of photography at the museum: Victoria and Albert Museum.

The story of this work

Overview

A faded sepia photograph from around 1920 depicts Marion Pascoe, approximately six years old, playing with dolls, toy animals, a bear on wheels, and a wagon in a garden. The image, part of the Pascoe collection, shows soft contrasts between light and dark areas, making details less distinct. The photograph was donated along with other items such as school reports and albums.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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