[Box of glass lantern slides: views of Ireland. Pho…]

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  • Reference
    • GB 247 Ashton 3
  • Dates of Creation
    • 191-
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • Polished wooden box. 31x40x13 cm. Brass handle, clasps and hinges. Brass plate set in lid: J. Cooper Ashton, 323A High Holborn W.C. Printed paper label on front edge of box: J. Cooper Ashton, Percival's Hotel, West Worthing, Sussex. Contents: 133 numbered glass plate slides, 8.2x8.2 cm. Lacks nos 29, 67, 69-71, 84, 86, 128. Slip marked 'Interval' after no. 78

Scope and Content

Box of glass lantern slides: views of Ireland. Photographer: J. Cooper Ashton.
Photographs taken on fishing trips in and around Pontoon, Co. Mayo, 1911-1914. As well as angling parties, they include scenes of everyday local activities, and fish and birds.

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