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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    UNKNOWN PERSON

    'A Study'

    after an 1854 original

    Carbon print of an original albumen photograph | 11.8 x 9.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2800702

    Photograph of head and shoulder length portrait of an elderly man. The man faces the camera front on. He has a long beard and wears a dark colour cloak.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

    • 11.8 x 9.0 cm (image)

    • From an album of photograph collected and arranged by Prince Albert

    • Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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