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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

    'The Hon. Mary Bulteel and the Marchioness of Ely'; Mary Bulteel (1832-1916), later Mary Ponsonby and Jane, Marchioness of Ely (1821-90)

    16 - 16 Aug 1854

    Albumen print | 10.7 x 13.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2800698

    Photograph of a near full length group portrait of the Honourable Mary Bulteel, later Mary Ponsonby (1832-1916) and Jane, Marchioness of Ely (1821-90). Bulteel stands, facing right, her face captured in profile. She wears a dark colour dress over a light colour shirt and holds what appears to be a handkerchief in her right hand. The Marchioness is seated on a bench, facing the camera, her head turned to the left. She wears a dark colour dress featuring a light colour lace collar and sleeves. Photograph taken at Osborne.

    • Creator(s)

      Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Lady Mary Ponsonby (1832-1916)
      Jane Loftus, Marchioness of Ely (1821-90)

    • 10.7 x 13.5 cm (image)

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

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • England
              • Isle of Wight [England]
                • Osborne Estate [Isle of Wight]
                  • Osborne House
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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