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    UNKNOWN PERSON

    George Harris, 3rd Baron Harris (1810-72)

    c.1860

    Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2910721

    Photograph of a full length portrait of George Harris, 3rd Baron Harris (1810-72) standing, facing towards the camera. He looks to the left. He rests his left hand on what appears to be a locked book on top of a table, and places his right hand on his hip.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      George Harris, 3rd Baron Harris (1810-72)

    • annotation: Lord Harris. [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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