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ATTRIBUTED TO? GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)

Mary Mackenzie

1861

Albumen print | 28.3 x 36.6 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2160108

Photograph of a full length portrait of Mary Mackenzie, standing, facing towards the camera. She turns her head a quarter to the right and gazes ahead. She poses in front of a large door that is slightly ajar.  She wears a full-length dark coloured dress and has a shawl draped over her left arm.

  • Creator(s)

    Attributed to? George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Mary Mackenzie

  • 28.3 x 36.6 cm (page dimensions)

    13.4 x 10.3 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Architectural design
          • Interiors
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs
      • printed & manuscript material
        • books
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