Portraits
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Created For = NAHSTE
Found in 709 Collections and/or Records:
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Roslin Slide Collection
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1434
Scope and Contents
This collection of 3,465 glass positive slides were acquired from the Roslin Institute in November 2009 as part of a larger accession of material. The slides, which range in date from the 1870s to the 1930s, cover a wide range of subjects; photographs of indigenous peoples from around the world, international travel scenes, personal portraits (frequently of figures connected with the natural/veterinary/agricultural sciences), images and portraits of domestic animals (chiefly sheep, poultry,...
Dates:
1870s-1930s
Roxburgh, John, c 1843-1847
Piece
Identifier: Coll-1073/5/74
Scope and Contents
Portrait of John Roxburgh. Caption: "John Roxburgh, D.D. 1806-1880. (Glasgow.)"
Dates:
c 1843-1847
Ruskin, John, 21 July - 2 September [1847]; 27 October [no year, between 1854 and 1872]
File
Identifier: Coll-1989/61
Scope and Contents
Letter sent from John Ruskin to Charles Lyell from Leamington Spa, 21 July [1847];
Letter sent from John Ruskin to Charles Lyell from Crossmount, Perthshire, on 2 September [1847];
Letter sent from John Ruskin to Mary Lyell from Denmark Hill, London, 27 October [no year, between 1854 and 1872].
The two letters sent from John Ruskin to Charles...
Dates:
21 July - 2 September [1847]; 27 October [no year, between 1854 and 1872]
Rutherford, William, Professor. Portrait
Item
Identifier: Coll-1980/6
Scope and Contents
C.D.V. Photograph on carte by Barraud & Jerrard.
Dates:
mid-late 19th century
Ruthven (Campbell) Mary Hamilton, Lady, c 1906
Piece
Identifier: Coll-1073/7/43
Scope and Contents
Portrait of Lady Mary Hamilton (Campbell) Ruthven. Caption: "Lady Ruthven". From an exhibition caption: "Lady Mary Hamilton (Campbell) Ruthven 1789-1885 Photogravure by Alvin Langdon Coburn From original calotype negative c. 1906".
Dates:
c 1906
Ruthven, James, c 1843-1847
Piece
Identifier: Coll-1073/5/76
Scope and Contents
Portrait of James Ruthven. Caption: "James, Lord Ruthven. 1777-1853."
Dates:
c 1843-1847
Ryan, Edward, 3 September 1854 - 30 August 1872
File
Identifier: Coll-1989/62
Scope and Contents
This file consists of four autograph letters signed from Edward Ryan to Charles Lyell and Mary Horner Lyell. Brighton, Kensington and Bannouth, 3 September 1854, 9 March 1857, 27 December 1859 and 30 August 1872. With a portrait photograph mounted on cardboard carrier.The letter sent to Charles Lyell concerns the appointment of a naturalist for the 1860 China expedition possibly desired by Charles Darwin and Lyell. Edward Ryan expresses difficulty in obtaining the required...
Dates:
3 September 1854 - 30 August 1872
Sachs, Marcus, c 1843-1847
Piece
Identifier: Coll-1073/4/17
Scope and Contents
Portrait of Marcus Sachs. Caption: "Professor Jack M. Sachs, Aberdeen".
Dates:
c 1843-1847
Sampson, Dr., c 1843-1847
Piece
Identifier: Coll-1073/7/44
Scope and Contents
Portrait of Dr Sampson. No caption. From a pen inscription on the page: "Dr Sampson, York".
Dates:
c 1843-1847
Sampson, Dr, c 1843-1847
Piece
Identifier: Coll-1073/6/13
Scope and Contents
Portrait of Dr Sampson. Caption: "Dr Sampson (York)".
Dates:
c 1843-1847