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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

JABEZ HUGHES (1819-84)

Henrietta, Countess of Lincoln, later Duchess of Newcastle (1843-1913)

1883 copy after an original of 1866

Carbon print (copied from the original albumen print onto which it is pasted) | 5.7 x 4.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2800859

Photograph of Henrietta Adela, The Countess of Lincoln (later Duchess of Newcastle) in a half-length portrait shown profile right with head tilted downwards. The Countess wears a beaded pendant, drop earrings and her dress shows beaded detailing at the front square neckline and at the shoulders. Oval format.

  • Creator(s)

    Jabez Hughes (1819-84) (photographer)

    After Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Henrietta Adela, Duchess of Newcastle (1843-1913)
  • 5.7 x 4.5 cm (image)

    17.1 x 13.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • From an album containing works collected and arranged by Prince Albert (before 1861) and by Queen Victoria

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs