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    UNKNOWN PERSON

    Colonel the Honourable Arthur Hardinge (1828-92)

    1860

    Albumen print | 9.7 x 7.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2906802

    Photograph of a half length portrait of Colonel Arthur Hardinge, seated, facing three-quarters to the right. He wears a suit, waistcoat and striped tie.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Sir Arthur Edward Hardinge (1828-92)

    • 9.7 x 7.5 cm (image)

      28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

      29.5 x 25.0 x 5.0 cm (album)

    • Colonel the Hon. Arthur Hardinge, 1860 [Photographic Portraits Vol.3/61 1856-1863]

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

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