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THOMAS PEARCE (ACTIVE C. 1850S)

Baroness Jane Churchill (1826-1900) and the Honourable Horatia Stopford (1835-1920)

Oct 1858

Salted paper print | 12.0 x 9.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2906732

Photograph of a full length double portrait of Baroness Jane Churchill (1826-1900) and the Honourable Horatia Stopford (1835-1920). The women stand together, looking towards the camera. Churchill holds the right hand of the Stopford. Photograph taken at Balmoral.

  • Creator(s)

    Thomas Pearce (active c. 1850s) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Lady Jane Spencer, Baroness Churchill (1826-1900)
    Horatia Charlotte Frances Stopford (1835-1920)

  • 12.0 x 9.2 cm (image)

    28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

    29.5 x 24.5 x 6.0 cm (album)

  • Jane, Baroness Churchill, and the Hon. Horatia Stopford, Balmoral, October 1858 [Photographic Portraits Vol.2/60 1852-1859]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

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