Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
Adela Caroline Harriett Mongomerie, Countess of Eglinton (1828-60)
1871 after an original of c.1860Albumen print | 8.8 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2911363
Photograph of a full length portrait of Adela,The Countess of Eglinton seated at a table, facing three-quarters to the left. She turns her head and looks towards the camera. She holds her hands in her lap. There appears to be a barrister's wig positioned on the table in front of her.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Adela Caroline Harriet Mongomerie, Countess of Eglinton (1828-60)annotation: Countess of Eglinton. died 31 Dec 1860./
Reproduced 1871. [beneath work]8.8 x 5.2 cm (image)
9.5 x 6.1 cm (mount)
22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
- Acquired by Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Wigs
- Clothing
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- photographs
- albums
- Science, Medicine and Technology
