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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

JABEZ HUGHES (1819-84)

Victoria, Lady Welby-Gregory (1837-1912)

1883 copy after an original of 1866

Carbon print (copied from the original albumen print onto which it is pasted) | 5.6 x 4.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2800858

Photograph of Victoria, Lady Welby-Gregory (née Stuart-Wortley), in a head and shoulders portrait profile left. Her right hand is held up to her neck, below her chin. Oval format.

  • Creator(s)

    Jabez Hughes (1819-84) (photographer)

    After Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Victoria Alexandrina Welby-Gregory (1837-1912)
  • 5.6 x 4.5 cm (image)

    17.1 x 13.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • From an album containing works collected and arranged by Prince Albert (before 1861) and by Queen Victoria

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs