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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Hall Porch, Cobham Hall

c. 1858

Albumen print | 25.8 x 19.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2906262

Photograph of the main entrance to Cobham Hall with Tudor decoration in the form of pillars and a crest at the top of the porch. The date 1594 is inscribed above the arched entrance. Latticed windows on two levels flank the porch. Outside of the entrance, a gardener sweeps a lawn with a rush broom.
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    ? J Cruttenden (active 1860) (photographer)

  • 25.8 x 19.0 cm (image)

  • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Kent [England]
              • Cobham [Kent]
                • Cobham Hall [Kent]
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Tudor architecture
    • Genealogy and Heraldry
      • Heraldry
        • Crests
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs