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Duchess of Argyll and Lady Elizabeth Campbell

1871 after an original of c.1860

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2911154

Photograph of a full length double portrait of the Duchess of Argyll and her daughter, Lady Edith Campbell. The Duchess is seated and her daughter stands beside her, leaning against her body. The Duchess places her arm around her daughter. They both face towards the camera. 

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Elizabeth Georgiana Campbell, Duchess of Argyll (1824-78)
    Lady Elizabeth Campbell (1852-96)

  • annotation: Duchess of Argyll/ & Lady Edith Campbell./ Reproduced 1871. [beneath work]

  • 8.5 x 5.8 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.2 cm (image)

    23.0 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

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