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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

    UNKNOWN PERSON

    Alfred Montgomery (1814-96)

    c.1860

    Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2910774

    Photograph of a full length portrait of Alfred Montgomery (1814-96) standing, facing three-quarters to the right. He looks towards the camera. He folds his arms and rests his left elbow against the back of a chair.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Alfred Montgomery (1814-96)

    • annotation: Mr. Alfred Montgomery. [beneath work]

    • 8.7 x 5.5 cm (image)

      9.5 x 6.1 cm (mount)

      23.1 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    • Acquired by Prince Albert

    • Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • albums
            • photograph albums
          • photographs
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