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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    DULEEP SINGH (1838-93)

    'The Pundit'

    1868 after an original of Mar 1855

    Carbon print of an original albumen print | 10.1 x 7.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2800724

    Photograph of a man in three-quarters length, seated and facing three-quarters to the left. He wears Indian clothing with a turban and a Kurta or Sherwani gown.

    • Creator(s)

      Duleep Singh (1838-93) (photographer)

      William Bambridge (photographer)

      After Duleep Singh (1838-93) (photographer)

    • 10.1 x 7.1 cm (image)

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

    • Subject(s)
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Industries, Crafts and Trades
          • Clothing
            • Headgear
              • Turbans
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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