Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
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George Cooke (1807-1863) in 'The Porter's Knot' c.1880 copy of an original of c.1860
Carbon print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913543
Photograph of a full length portrait of the English actor George Cooke (1807-63) seated on a stool, facing towards the camera. He holds a cane in his right hand, resting his left arm on top. Cooke is dressed for his role in the play 'The Porter's Knot'.
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Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
George Cooke (1807-1863) -
annotation: Reproduced. Mr G. Cooke in "The Porters Knot." [beneath work]
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23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.5 x 6.3 cm (mount)
9.1 x 5.8 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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