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HUGHES & MULLINS (1883-1917)

Archibald John, 4th Earl of Rosebery (1783-1863)

1866

Carbon print | 8.4 x 5.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2911481

Photograph of a full length portrait of Archibald John Primrose, 4th Earl of Rosebery, standing, facing slightly to the right. He looks ahead, away from the camera. He rests his left hand on a table beside him.

  • Creator(s)

    Hughes & Mullins (1883-1917) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Archibald John Primrose, 4th Earl of Rosebery (1783-1863)

  • annotation: 1866./ The Earl of Rosebery./ Reproduced & Printer in Carbon 1888. [beneath work]

  • 8.4 x 5.3 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.3 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs
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