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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

DR HUGH WELCH DIAMOND (1809-86)

Study of a young girl

1870 after an 1855 original

Carbon print of an original albumen photograph | 8.3 x 6.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2800735

Photograph of a half length portrait of a young girl, seated at a table. The young girl faces right, her face captured in profile. Toy animals, including a camel, horse and elephant, are positioned on the table in front of the girl. The young girl wears a dark colour shirt and light colour dress. There is a curtain in the background.

  • Creator(s)

    Dr Hugh Welch Diamond (1809-86) (photographer)

  • 8.3 x 6.5 cm (whole object)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Toys and Decorations
          • Toys
      • Home economics
        • Furniture & accessories
          • Curtains
    • People
      • Children
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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