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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

ROSS & THOMSON (ACTIVE 1847-1890S)

Portrait of an unidentified woman : 'Portraits from Life'

c. 1849

Salted paper print | 9.9 x 8.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2600316

Photograph of a unidentified woman, seated in a three-quarters length portrait. She faces the viewer and rests her right hand on her left hand on the arm of a chair. She wears a shawl over her arms and her hair is parted in the middle.

  • Creator(s)

    Ross & Thomson (active 1847-1890s) (photographer)

  • 9.9 x 8.3 cm (image)

    29.7 x 37.1 cm (page dimensions)

  • Female Portrait [Calotype Specimens]

  • From an album presented to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1849

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Lothian [Scotland]
              • Edinburgh [Scotland]
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