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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

    UNKNOWN PERSON

    General James Lindsay (1815-74)

    c.1861

    Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2910804

    Photograph of a full length portrait of General James Lindsay (1815-74) standing, facing towards the camera. He turns his head and looks towards the left. He holds a sword and gloves with both hands in front of him. He wears a military uniform and bearskin.

    Lindsay was Military Secretary to the Field Marshal Commanding-in-Chief.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      General James Lindsay (1815-74)

    • annotation: Major General The Hon: J. Linsday [beneath work]

    • 8.6 x 5.6 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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