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Ernestine Emma Horatia Edgcumbe (1843-1925)

c. 1865

Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2911512

Photograph of a full length portrait of Lady Ernestine Edgcumbe, standing, facing right. She turns her head and looks towards the camera. She holds a closed fan in front of her body with both hands. She wears a flower crown, veil, gloves and a dress decorated with flowers. She poses in front of a painted backdrop.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Ernestine Emma Horatia Edgcumbe (1843-1925)

  • annotation: ditto. [beneath work]

  • 8.7 x 5.8 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.3 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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