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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1819-79)

Photograph of an unknown woman, 1853

1868 copy after an original of 1854

Carbon print made from original albumen photographic print | 7.6 x 7.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2800657

Photograph of an unknown woman, head and shoulders portrait, facing the viewer, eyes closed, looking downwards; circular format

  • Creator(s)

    William Bambridge (1819-79) (photographer)

  • 7.6 x 7.1 cm (image)

  • From an album collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Photography
        • Portrait photography
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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