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WILLIAM HENRY SOUTHWELL (1823-70)

The Honourable Mrs Magdalen Wellesley (1831–1919)

1860

Albumen print | 8.3 x 5.3 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2906462

Photograph of a full-length portrait of The Honourable Mrs Magdalen Wellesley (1831–1919) standing, facing slightly towards the left. She holds her hands together in front of her waist. She poses against a painted background. 

Magdalen 'Lily' Montagu married Gerald Wellesley in 1856. Wellesley was the Dean of Windsor. After her husband died in 1882 she became Extra Woman of the Bedchamber. 
  • Creator(s)

    William Henry Southwell (1823-70) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Magdalen Wellesley (1831-1919)
  • annotation: The Honble Mrs Wellesley/ Southwell [beneath photograph]

  • 8.3 x 5.3 cm (whole object)

  • Acquired by Princess Helena

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Isle of Wight [England]
              • Osborne Estate [Isle of Wight]
                • Osborne House
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs