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UNKNOWN PERSON

Field Marshal Stapleton Stapleton-Cotton, 1st Viscount Combermere of Bhurtpore (1773-1865)

1871 after an original of 1859

Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2911306

Photograph of a full length portrait of Sir Stapleton Cotton, 1st Viscount Combermere Viscount, standing, facing towards the camera. He looks towards the right. He places his right hand on the back of a chair located beside him.

Combermere was a witness at the wedding of the Prince and Princess of Wales in March 1863.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Field Marshal Stapleton Cotton, 1st Viscount Combermere (1773-1865)

  • 8.7 x 5.7 cm (image)

    9.5 x 6.2 cm (mount)

    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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