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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

AFTER MOULIN ATELIER PHOTOGRAPHIQUE (ACTIVE C.1851-69)

Portrait of a young woman

1868 copy after an original of 1853

Albumen print | 21.5 x 17.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2906024

Photograph of a full length portrait of a young woman seated, facing left, her head turned to face the camera. She holds a straw box on her lap, the lid slightly open. She wears a blouse and striped skirt, and is barefoot. There is a straw hat on the ground beside her. The painted backdrop depicts a stone wall and a window with bars over it.

  • Creator(s)

    After Moulin Atelier Photographique (active c.1851-69) (photographer)

    William Bambridge (1820-79) (photographer)

  • 21.5 x 17.0 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Headgear
            • Hats
              • Straw hats
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