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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

    UNKNOWN PERSON

    Lord George Lennox

    1861

    Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2910790

    Photograph of a full length portrait of Lord George Lennox standing, facing slightly towards the left. He gazes to the left. He crosses his legs, leaning against a balustrade, and holds an umbrella in his left hand.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Lord George Lennox (fl.1861-1874)

    • annotation: Lord George Lennox./ 1861. [beneath work]

    • 8.6 x 5.5 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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