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    'Major Cowell'

    c. 1857

    Albumen print | 9.8 x 7.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2917875

    Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of Sir John Clayton Cowell (1832-94) standing, facing halfway to the left. He turns his head slightly and looks towards the camera. He wears a uniform and holds a plumed helmet in his right hand and a pair of gloves in his left.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Sir John Clayton Cowell (1832-94)

    • 9.8 x 7.4 cm (image)

    • From an album compiled by Princess Helena

    • Subject(s)
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Industries, Crafts and Trades
          • Clothing
            • Costume
              • Uniforms
        • Engineering & Technology
          • Military engineering
            • Arms (weapons)
              • Armour
                • Helmets
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
            • cartes-de-visite
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