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UNKNOWN PERSON

George Harris, 3rd Baron Harris (1810-72)

c.1860

Albumen print | 8.8 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2910720

Photograph of a full length portrait of George Harris, 3rd Baron Harris (1810-72) standing, facing three-quarters to the left. He looks forward, away from the camera. He places his right hand on a top hat positioned on top of a table.

Harris was Lord-in-Waiting from 1860 to 1863 and Chamberlain to the Princess of Wales from 1863 to 1872.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    George Harris, 3rd Baron Harris (1810-72)

  • annotation: Lord Harris [beneath work]

  • 8.8 x 5.4 cm (image)

    9.6 x 5.8 cm (mount)

    23.1 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

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