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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Portrait of a young girl

c. 1857 - 1858

Albumen print | 9.8 x 7.3 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2800791

Photograph of a full length portrait of a young girl seated on a chair, facing the camera front on. The girl wears a dark colour cap on the back of her head, a dark colour, patterned dress and a light colour apron. She is posed against a wall.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • 9.8 x 7.3 cm (whole object)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • People
      • Children
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Aprons
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
              • Balmoral Estate [Aberdeenshire]
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs