Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Caldesi, Blanford & Co
Adelaide Borghi-Mamo (1829-1901) c. 1860
Albumen print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913621
Photograph of a full length portrait of the Italian opera singer Adelaide Borghi-Mamo (1829-1901) standing, facing left. She turns her head slightly towards the camera but gazes to the left. She places her right hand on top of a nearby table and holds her shawl around her with her left hand. The photograph was taken in an interior.
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Creator(s)
Caldesi, Blanford & Co (photographer)
Subject(s)
Adelaide Borghi-Mamo (1829-1901) -
annotation: Mme Borghi Mamo [beneath work]
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23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.6 x 6.2 cm (mount)
8.8 x 5.6 cm (image)
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Acquired by Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- photographs
- cartes-de-visite
- albums
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Music
- Musicians
- Music
- visual works
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