C. FOWLER

Views around Devon including Torquay, 1850s

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C. FOWLER
Views around Devon including Torquay, 1850s
Twenty-two stereocards, variously trimmed, four signed C. Fowler in the negatives, mounted on green, blue or buff-coloured card, each with photographer's blindstamp C. Fowler Photo Torquay and two titled in ink on mount, the majority signed C. Fowler Artist & owner, each titled, several with series number and a few inscribed with process details in ink on verso. (22)

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Including an unusual view of two men, possibly the photographer and his assistant, seated in front of a dark tent titled 'Out for the day' (illus.). Other titles include 'The Old Chapel, Ilsam', 'A Devonshire Cottage', 'Bishopstowe', 'Powderham Forest', 'Berry Pomeray Castle Devon', 'Upton Vale', and 'Torquay Harbour and Waldron Hill'.

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