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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

    UNKNOWN PERSON

    John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell (1779-1861)

    1876 after an original of c.1860

    Albumen print | 8.9 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2911212

    Photograph of a full length portrait of Lord Campbell, standing, facing slightly towards the left. He holds a top hat in his right hand and an umbrella in his right. He poses in a door frame.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell (1779-1861)

    • 8.9 x 5.6 cm (image)

      10.2 x 6.2 cm (mount)

      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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