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Elizabeth, Duchess of St Albans (1813-93)

1871 after an original of 10 Mar 1863

Carbon print | 8.8 x 5.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2911432

Photograph of a full length portrait of Elizabeth, Duchess of St Albans standing, facing three-quarters to the right. She turns her head and looks towards the camera. She wears formal dress.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Elizabeth, Duchess of St Albans (1813-93)

  • annotation: Duchess of St Albans./ Reproduced. 1871./ 10th March. 1863. [beneath work]

  • 8.8 x 5.9 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.2 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

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