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    Colonel Charles Bagot (1808-81)

    1860

    Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2910754

    Photograph of a full length portrait of Colonel Charles Bagot (1808-81) standing, facing a quarter to the right. He turns his head and looks towards the camera. He holds a cane in his right hand and a top hat in his left.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Colonel Charles Bagot (1808-81)

    • annotation: Colonel Bagshot./ 1860. [beneath work]

    • 8.5 x 5.6 cm (image)

      9.5 x 6.2 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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