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CALDESI & MONTECCHI (ACTIVE 1857-67)

Four miniatures

1857

Albumen print | 17.7 x 16.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2081386

Photograph of four framed miniatures. Beneath each miniature is a metal ribbon noting the identity of the sitter. They are, clockwise from upper left, William Drummond, Sir Walter Raleigh, Alexander Pope and Sir John Suckling.

  • Creator(s)

    Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    William Drummond (1585-1649)
    Sir Walter Raleigh (1552-1618)
    Alexander Pope (1688-1744)
    Sir John Suckling (1609-42)
  • 17.7 x 16.3 cm (image)

    54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)

  • Presented to Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums