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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

    HUGHES & MULLINS (1883-1917)

    Jane Elizabeth Barrington, Viscountess Barrington (1804-83)

    1888 after an original of c. 1860

    Carbon print | 8.5 x 5.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2911198

    Photograph of a full length portrait of Viscountess Barrington, standing, facing towards the camera. She stands behind a balustrade. She gazes down at a book she places on top of the balustrade.

    • Creator(s)

      Hughes & Mullins (1883-1917) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Jane Elizabeth Barrington, Viscountess Barrington (1804-83)

    • 8.5 x 5.1 cm (image)

      9.6 x 6.1 cm (image)

      23.0 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    • Acquired by Prince Albert

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