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    LEONIDA CALDESI (1823-91)

    'Commander Hewit [sic]'

    Jun 1858

    Albumen print | 10.6 x 8.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2917865

    Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of Sir William Nathan Wrighte Hewett (1834-88) standing, facing towards the camera. He turns his head slightly towards the left and looks ahead, away from the camera. He wears a naval uniform with medal bar.

    • Creator(s)

      Leonida Caldesi (1823-91) (photographer)

    • 10.6 x 8.1 cm (image)

    • From an album compiled by Princess Helena

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