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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

ROSS & THOMSON (ACTIVE 1847-1890S)

Unidentified male portrait : 'Portraits from Life'

c. 1849

Salted paper print | 7.5 x 6.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2600317

Photograph of an unidentified man, seated and facing three-quarters right. He rests his left arm on a table and in his right hand he holds a bunch of flowers. he wears a jacket with an ornate waistcoat across which is a cord or chain which hangs around his neck. A draped cloth acts as a background.

  • Creator(s)

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

  • 7.5 x 6.4 cm (image)

    29.7 x 37.1 cm (page dimensions)

  • Male 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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