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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

Lady Harriet Hamilton (1834-1913) as Mary Queen of Scots

May 1854

Albumen print | 18.2 x 14.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2906107

Photograph of Lady Harriet Hamilton seated in three-quarters left and wearing 16th century costume with pearl sequins and a lace headdress. She reads from a book that she is seated with on her lap. A table with other books and a pair of gloves can be seen in the background.
  • Creator(s)

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Harriet Georgiana Louisa Hamilton (1834-1913)
  • 18.2 x 14.9 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Social sciences
      • Ethnology
        • Costume & National dress
          • History of costume
            • Costume-16C
    • Physical and Mental Activities
      • Reading (activity)
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs