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Tolverne Barton, Philleigh, Cornwall. Around 1925
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Tolverne Barton, Philleigh, Cornwall. Around 1925
Tolverne Barton was a former Arundel property. Glass lantern slide from a lecture, entitled Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots, given by Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, in around 1925. He was well known in Cornwall and elsewhere during the 1920s and 1930s for his presentations of stills and cine film to many groups including The Royal Institution of Cornwall, Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society and the London Cornish Society. The quarter plate slides which he took prolifically with his ordinary camera are, in many cases, colour. These were painted by his own hand to great effect
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TRURI : 1990.2.12.45
Media ID 11490420
© From the collection of the RIC
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This print showcases the picturesque Tolverne Barton in Philleigh, Cornwall, captured around 1925. Once a property owned by Arundel, this historic site exudes timeless beauty and charm. The image is a glass lantern slide from a lecture titled "Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots" presented by Major Arthur William Gill - a renowned Cornishman and amateur photographer of the early 20th century. Major Gill was widely recognized for his exceptional stills and cine films, which he passionately shared with various groups including The Royal Institution of Cornwall, Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, and the London Cornish Society during the vibrant decades of the 1920s and 1930s. His quarter plate slides were taken prolifically using an ordinary camera but possessed extraordinary color due to his own hand-painting technique. The result is truly mesmerizing; every stroke adds depth and vibrancy to this already stunning scene. Majestic greens blend seamlessly with vivid blues as they reflect off tranquil waters surrounding Tolverne Barton. This unique artistic touch elevates the photograph into an exquisite piece of art that encapsulates both its historical significance and natural splendor. As we gaze upon this remarkable print today, we are transported back in time to witness Major Gill's passion for capturing Cornwall's most enchanting landscapes while preserving their allure through his masterful craftsmanship.
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