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    W & D DOWNEY (ACTIVE 1855-1941)

    John Brown

    c.1867

    Albumen print | 26.3 x 34.4 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2160411

    Photograph of a head and shoulder length portrait of John Brown facing towards the camera, his head turned to the right. His face is captured in profile.

    • Creator(s)

      W & D Downey (active 1855-1941) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      John Brown (1826-83)

    • 26.3 x 34.4 cm (page dimensions)

      9.1 x 5.5 cm (image)

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          • photographs
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