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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Baron Christian Friedrich Stockmar (1787-1863)

1860

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2913940

Photograph of a full length portrait of Baron Stockmar, standing, facing slightly to the left. He poses with his hands held together in front of his body. He holds a top hat in his right hand. He stands on a textile.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Baron Christian Friedrich Stockmar (1787-1863)

  • 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume-Evening Dress(male)
            • Top hats
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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