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UNKNOWN PERSON

Baron Thomas Stonor Camoys (1797-1881)

1859

Albumen print | 7.8 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2910663

Photograph of a full length portrait of Baron Thomas Stonor Camoys (1797-1881) seated, facing slightly towards the left. He holds his hands together in his lap.

Camoys was Lord-in-Waiting from 1846 to 1852, 1853 to 1858, 1859 to 1866 and 1868 to 1874.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Baron Thomas Stonor Camoys (1797-1881)

  • annotation: Lord Camoys-/ 1859- [beneath work]

  • 7.8 x 5.8 cm (image)

    9.8 x 6.3 cm (mount)

    23.1 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

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