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JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

Charles Thomas Longley (1794-1868)

1875 after an original of 1 Jun 1861

Carbon print | 9.5 x 6.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2911411

Photograph of a full length portrait of The Right Honourable and Most Reverend Charles Thomas Longley, Archbishop of York, standing, facing the camera. He places his right hand on a table beside him.

  • Creator(s)

    John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Charles Thomas Longley (1794-1868)
    Archbishop of York

  • annotation: MAYALL FECIT./ JUNE 1ST 1861. [on work, lower right side]

    annotation: Archbishop of York./ 1861./ Reproduced 1875. [beneath work]

  • 9.5 x 6.2 cm (image)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert and arranged by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Religion & Theology
      • Religions and faiths
        • Christianity
          • Christian church in general
            • Church government. Ecclesiastical organization
              • Clergy
                • Archbishops
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs
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