Caption
Various objects, displayed during the Exposition Rétrospective of 1873 in Tours, France, page, photomechanical print, maker: Gabriel Blaise, Tours, 1873, paper, Woodburytype, Woodburytypepie, height 181 mm x width 165 mm, temporary exhibition, 'Salon', Period, 1873-05-03 - 1873-05-25, A sepia-toned photograph shows a backdrop of draped fabric with decorative metal objects arranged in front of it, including ornate wrought iron stands with scrollwork on either side, a hanging bowl with embossed patterns suspended by a handle, a tall decorative metal panel with intricate openwork and a pointed finial, and a carved ornamental wreath with sculpted animal heads. In the lower area there are sculpted figurines mounted on bases, a lidded cylindrical container with embossed bands, multiple intricately carved supports featuring seated cherubic figures, and connecting metal rods and chains linking some of the elements together.
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Photo12/Liszt Collection
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LZT26A78_042
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