It's a long time since I last appeared on Sepia Saturday but when I saw that you had reached 'M' in the alphabet series I just knew I had to take part.
I may not be able to show you machines or a lady working with them.
However I came across a gentleman not known, or traced by me. There is no doubt about the photographer -
Hayman Selig Mendelssohn (1847 -1908) had studios in London and Newcastle and was also photographer to Her Majesty Queen Victoria and the Royal Family.
This portrait found on a market stall in the North East of England contains interesting information on the back.
It is most frustration that I cannot read the signature but it appears to have been written in December (?) 1888.
And the number of photographic medals also fit nicely into our theme for 'M'.
For other 'M' related posts please visit the links at Sepia Saturday 545
