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UNKNOWN PERSON

Frederick Henry Paul Methuen, 2nd Baron Methuen (1818-91)

1860

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2910690

Photograph of a full length portrait of Frederick Henry Paul Methuen, 2nd Baron Methuen (1818-91) standing, facing left, his face captured in profile. He holds a top hat and cane in his right hand.

Methuen was Lord-in-Waiting from 1859 to 1866, 1868 to 1874, 1880 to 1885 and 1886.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • Lord Methuen./ 1860.

  • 8.5 x 5.5 cm (image)

    9.5 x 6.2 cm (mount)

    23.1 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

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