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JABEZ HUGHES (1819-84)

Augustus, Victoria and James Baillie

1875 after an original of 1867

Carbon print | 9.8 x 6.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2911499

Photograph of a full length group portrait of, from left to right, Augustus, Victoria and James Baillie, the children of Lady Frances Baillie. Victoria is seated at the centre of the group, holding a basket on her lap. The two boys wear full Highland dress.

  • Creator(s)

    Jabez Hughes (1819-84) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    James Evan Bruce Baillie (1859-1931)
    Augustus Charles Baillie (1861-1939)
    Victoria Matilda Susan Baillie (1857-1938)

  • annotation: Augustuc, Victoria & James Baillie/ 1867/ Reproduced 1875. [beneath work]

  • 9.8 x 6.2 cm (image)

    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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