Record

RefNoAP/43/6/4
LevelItem
TitlePhotograph, 'Photographie exécutée avec la matiere à pourpre du Murex erinaceus' [Photograph executed with the purple material of Murex erinaceus] by Henri de Lacaze-Duthiers
Date1 July 1859
DescriptionA photograph of a Dutch Golden Age-style painting, showing a band playing with a violin and bagpipes, produced using purple dye created from Murex erinaceus executed on silk fabric.

Subject: Photography
Extent1p
FormatPhotograph
PhysicalDescriptionPrint on cloth
Dimensions132mm x 115mm
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA1524Lacaze-Duthiers; Felix-Joseph Henri de (1821 - 1901)1821 - 1901
Add to My Items

    Collection highlights

    Browse the records of some of our collections, which cover all branches of science and date from the 12th century onwards. These include the published works of Fellows of the Royal Society, personal papers of eminent scientists, letters and manuscripts sent to the Society or presented at meetings, and administrative records documenting the Society's activities since our foundation in 1660.

    The Royal Society

    The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of
    the world's most eminent scientists and is the
    oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.
    Registered charity number 207043

    Website design ©CalmView



    CONTACT US

    + 44 207 451 2500
    (Lines open Mon-Fri, 9:00-17:00. Excludes bank holidays)

    6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG

    Email Us →

    SUBSCRIBE

    Subscribe to our newsletters to be updated with the
    latest news on innovation, events, articles and reports.

    Subscribe →

    © CalmView