Autograph album, 1853-1875.

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Autograph album, 1853-1875.

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This album was kept by Nadar for sitters at his studio to sign. It is believed that the earliest entries represent celebrated figures who were sitting for sketches; but the bulk of the names contained in the album appear because the individuals were sitting for photographic portraits. Over 400 names can be found in the album, and they comprise notables in the worlds of art, literature, music, dance, theater, and government. The majority of signatures are accompanied by examples of the artist's trade--such as a drawing, a poem, bars of music--or some greeting or observation.

14 boxes.

University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6894195

University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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Nadar, Félix, 1820-1910

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