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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

    UNKNOWN PERSON

    Adela Caroline Harriett Mongomerie, Countess of Eglinton (1828-60)

    1871 after an original of c.1860

    Albumen print | 8.8 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2911363

    Photograph of a full length portrait of Adela,The Countess of Eglinton seated at a table, facing three-quarters to the left. She turns her head and looks towards the camera. She holds her hands in her lap. There appears to be a barrister's wig positioned on the table in front of her.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Adela Caroline Harriet Mongomerie, Countess of Eglinton (1828-60)

    • annotation: Countess of Eglinton. died 31 Dec 1860./
      Reproduced 1871. [beneath work]

    • 8.8 x 5.2 cm (image)

      9.5 x 6.1 cm (mount)

      22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    • Acquired by Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Industries, Crafts and Trades
          • Clothing
            • Wigs
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • albums
            • photograph albums
          • photographs
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