'Castles in the Air '

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Date:1956

Description:Photograph by Ruth Handley. Process: bromesko.

Exhibition labels on reverse, include: 'Handsworth Photographic Society. Accepted and Hung [at the] International Exhibition, 1956' and 'Midland Salon of Photography, Accepted and Hung [at] Public Library & Art Gallery, Kidderminster, 1956' and 'Sutton Coldfield Photographic Society. Accepted and Hung [at the] Exhibition of Midland Photography, 1956'

Ruth Handley(1899-1957)was renowned as a specialist in portrait photography. Mostly known for her photographs of actors and actresses who visited her Handsworth studio.

This photograph is from the Midland Counties Photographic Federation archive, held at Birmingham City Archives [Ref: MS2207]

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Photography Photographic Handsworth Wood Costume & Textiles 1946 - 1975 (Mid 20th Century)

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Creators: Ruth Handley - Creator

Donor ref:MS2207 (35/4388)

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