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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

    MISS PENNANT (ACTIVE 1850S)

    Caroline, the Honourable Mrs Alexander Gordon (1830-1909)

    1859

    Albumen print | 12.6 x 9.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2906791

    Photograph of a half length portrait of Caroline, the Honourable Mrs Alexander Gordon (1830-1909) seated, facing left, her face captured in profile. She wears a striped dress and lace collar.

    • Creator(s)

      Miss Pennant (active 1850s) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Lady Caroline Emilia Mary Gordon (1830-1909)

    • 12.6 x 9.5 cm (image)

      28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

      29.5 x 24.5 x 6.0 cm (album)

    • Caroline, the Hon. Mrs Alexander Gordon, 1859 [Photographic Portraits Vol.2/60 1852-1859]

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

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