Talipot in Flower, Ceylon
SOLD March 2013 |
Vintage albumen print showing a Talipot tree in flower, by Scowen, Ceylon (Sri Lanka) circa 1885. Signed in the negative at bottom "Corypha Umbraculifera / Talipot in Flower" and right "Scowen & Co. Ceylon". On portion of period albumen page with some tears and chipping, about 11 x 14 inches (35x27 cm). Print size 11 x 8.5 inches (28x22 cm).
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