Potin (Felix) collection of portraits, 1860-1890

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Summary

Title:
Felix Potin collection of portraits
Dates:
1860-1890
Creators:
Potin, Félix
Abstract:
Over 400 portraits of prominent 19th century figures issued in a "Collection Felix Potin" series.
Extent:
0.75 Linear Feet ( 1 box)
Language:
French
Preferred citation:

[identification of item], Felix Potin collection of portraits (MSS PHOTO 0136). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

Prominent French merchant Felix Potin published several different bound sets of photograph portraits picturing European and Eastern royalty and statespeople, as well as primarily French figures of the military, judiciary, church and state, artists, writers, scientists, composers, explorers and bicyclists. The 1.5" x 3" cartes de vistes were printed with 'Collection Felix Potin' at the top and the subject's name at the bottom. Selected versions of these albums contained biographical notes on the reverse of each page; the cards in this collection were cut out of these albums and notes are often present, however they do not match the portraits.

The following photographers are represented in the collection: Appert; Barenne, Charles; Bary; Benque; Berthaud; Boyer; Brogi, Giacomo; Byrne; Carat; Coerau; Disderi, Ladrey; Enerft; Florman, Gosla; Gerschel; Hollerutsdaiz; Loescher & Petsch; Nadar; Petit, Pierre; Pirou, Eugene; Reutlinger; Russell & Sons; Van Bosch; Walery.

Acquisition information:
Transferred to Stanford Special Collections in 1987.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-10-06 16:22:46 -0700 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.

Terms of access:

These materials are believed to be in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use of public domain materials.

Preferred citation:

[identification of item], Felix Potin collection of portraits (MSS PHOTO 0136). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:
Department of Special Collections, Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6004, US
Contact:
(650) 725-1022
specialcollections@stanford.edu
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