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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1819-79)

    Photograph of an unknown woman, 1853

    1868 copy after an original of 1854

    Carbon print made from original albumen photographic print | 7.6 x 7.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2800657

    Photograph of an unknown woman, head and shoulders portrait, facing the viewer, eyes closed, looking downwards; circular format

    • Creator(s)

      William Bambridge (1819-79) (photographer)

    • 7.6 x 7.1 cm (image)

    • From an album collected and arranged by Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
        • Photography
          • Portrait photography
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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