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A 'Tintype' is a photograph made by creating a direct positive on a thin sheet of metal (iron, tin was not actually used) coated with a dark lacquer or enamel and used as the support for the photographic emulsion. popular in the 1860's and 70's in…

'The Clefs' printed in the 1927 Programme Penzance Orchestral Soc.. 1907.. Purple Scrap Book

Two Photos: the study is most probably Nancothan, near Buryas Bridge (see SPA 006) and St Knighton's Kieve is in Boscastle.
Plus an image entitled 'The Fight for the Standaro' and a sentimental image of a woman and rabbits.

'Son' no other indication.

'S S Lady of the Isles' entering Harbour in Storm Gibson Dec 8th 1896.

On the back, 'given sovereign on her wedding day. Sister to Granny Wall'

Written on the back by Serena Wadham
'Mrs Pauline Doyle drives a taxi'.
Part of Serena's 'changing role of women' series.

'Maria Asumpta' near Porthleven 1992 built Barcelona 1848 wrecked off Padstow.

'Lamorna' at Manchester Art Gallery - an invented scene

'Lady of The Isles' Packet . Ferry to Isles of Scilly, at Penzance Quayside

'Lady of The Isles ' Packet alongside the quay in Penzance. Ferry to the Isles of Scilly.
Passengers can be seen around the gang plank. In the background the lighthouse at the end of the quay can be seen.

View of Merlin's Cave and part of Tintigel plus two sentimental images

went aground August 14th 1913
All crew were saved by th Sennen Cove lifeboat but the ship was a total loss.

'Inkwell' crab pots being washed in the river Penberth Cove (slide) see ditto slide M 0577.

Group of scouts sitting outside enjoying a drink.