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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Sir Thomas Maryon Wilson (1800-69), Charlton House, Kent

c. 1858

Albumen print | 24.1 x 18.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2906263

Photograph of the main porch to Charlton house with the central arched entrance flanked by double pillars. At the base of the pillars are lion's faces. A small recess exists above the central arch. Sitting outside the porch is Sir Thomas Maryon Wilson (1800-69) holding an open book on his lap with his head in left side profile to the viewer. Next to him is a second chair with two closed books on it.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Sir Thomas Maryon-Wilson, 8th Baronet (1800-69)

  • 24.1 x 18.5 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Greater London [England]
              • Charlton [London]
                • Charlton House [London]
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Jacobean architecture
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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