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Georgina, Baroness Raglan and her son George Somerset

1859

Albumen print | 8.4 x 6.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2910710

Photograph of a full length double portrait of Georgiana, Baroness Raglan (1832-65) seated on a chair, holding her son George FitzRoy Henry Somerset, later 3rd Baron Raglan (1857-1921), on her lap. They both face towards the camera.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Georgiana, Baroness Raglan (1832-65)
    George FitzRoy Henry Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan (1857-1921)

  • annotation: Lady Kaplan & / her boy- 1859. [beneath work]

  • 8.4 x 6.2 cm (image)

    9.5 x 6.6 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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