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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Sleeping child

c.1870 after an earlier original

Carbon print of an original albumen photograph | 15.4 x 11.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2800755

Photograph of a full length portrait of a sleeping child, lying on a sofa. The child faces the camera with eyes closed. The child wears a light colour lace dress. The sofa is covered in dark cloth so that the child's form contrasts the background and setting.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • 15.4 x 11.0 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • People
      • Children
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Home economics
        • Furniture & accessories
          • Seating. Chairs
            • Settees
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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