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Camille Silvy (1834-1910)
Eleanor Swanborough (1840-93) as Julia in 'The Hunchback' c. 1860
Albumen print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913587
Photograph of a full length portrait of Eleanor Swanborough (1840-93) standing, facing left. She turns her head and looks towards the camera. She is dressed as the character Julia in 'The Hunchback'. She poses in front of plinth, holding a plant in a vase, and a painted backdrop.
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Creator(s)
Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Eleanor Swanborough (1840-93) -
annotation: Mifs Swanborough / as Julia, in "The Hunchback". [beneath work]
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23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.4 x 6.2 cm (mount)
8.5 x 5.6 cm (image)
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Acquired by Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- photographs
- cartes-de-visite
- albums
- visual works
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