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    JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

    Princess Louise, later Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939)

    c. 1880 after an original of Mar 1861

    Carbon print | 8.7 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2900471

    Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Louise, later Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939), standing, facing halfway to the left. She turns her head towards the camera and looks downwards, to the left. She rests her left arm on a nearby plinth and holds a book open with both hands in front of her chest. There is a plumed hat and striped shawl on a balustrade behind her.

    • Creator(s)

      John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939)

    • 8.7 x 5.6 cm (image)

      31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)

    • Acquired by Prince Albert and Queen Victoria

    • Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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