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Caroline, the Honourable Mrs Henry Parnell (d. 1912)

c.1860

Albumen print | 10.7 x 8.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2906888

Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of Mrs Parnell seated, facing three-quarters to the right. She turns her head to the left and gazes ahead, away from the camera. She places her right hand on her lap and rests her left arm on a table. There is a small basket on the table.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Caroline Margaret Parnell, Baroness Congleton (1851-1912)

  • 10.7 x 8.5 cm (image)

    28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

    29.5 x 25.0 x 5.0 cm (album)

  • Caroline, Hon. Mrs Henry Parnell, c.1860 [Photographic Portraits Vol.3/61 1856-1863]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

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