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DICKENSON

'George, Duke of Cambridge' (1819-1904)

Jan 1854

Albumen print | 18.0 x 13.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2906581

Photograph of a near full length portrait of George, Duke of Cambridge (1819-1904) seated in an armchair, facing three-quarters to the right. He gazes ahead, away from the camera. He is seated next to a draped table, upon which he rests his left arm.

  • Creator(s)

    Dickenson (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Prince George, 2nd Duke of Cambridge (1819-1904)

  • annotation: George, Duke of Cambridge/ January-  1854-  by Dickenson- [beneath photograph]

  • 18.0 x 13.5 cm (image)

    28.2 x 22.9 cm (page dimensions)

  • George, Duke of Cambridge, January 1854 [Photographic Portraits. Vol 1/59 (1853-1857)]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

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