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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

W & D DOWNEY (ACTIVE 1855-1941)

Lady Sheffield's daughter, possibly Edith (née Harcourt), later Countess of Winchilsea and Nottingham (1855-1944)

c. 1865

Albumen print | 13.3 x 9.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2800868

Photograph of a young girl seated cross-legged in front of a painted studio backdrop. She wears boots, an embroidered shawl, and a bonnet with ribbon. The young girl is Lady Sheffield's daughter, possibly Edith (née Harcourt), later Countess of Winchilsea and Nottingham.
  • Creator(s)

    W & D Downey (active 1855-1941) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Edith (née Harcourt), Countess of Winchilsea and Nottingham (1855-1944)
  • 13.3 x 9.3 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

  • Subject(s)
    • People
      • Children
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs