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UNKNOWN PERSON

Baron Thomas Stonor Camoys (1797-1881)

1859

Albumen print | 7.9 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2910664

Photograph of a full length portrait of Baron Thomas Stonor Camoys (1797-1881)  seated on a chair, facing three-quarters to the left. He looks ahead, away from the camera, and holds his hands together in his lap.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Baron Thomas Stonor Camoys (1797-1881)

  • annotation: ditto [beneath work]

  • 7.9 x 5.4 cm (image)

    9.7 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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