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Henry Manners Cavendish, 3rd Baron Waterpark (1793-1863)

1860

Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2910768

Photograph of a full length portrait of Henry Manners Cavendish, 3rd Baron Waterpark (1793-1863) seated at a table, facing three-quarters to the left. He turns his head and looks towards the camera. He holds a book with both hands in his lap.

Cavendish was Lord-in-Waiting from 1846 to 1852, and 1853 to 1858, then Lord of the Bedchamber to Prince Albert.  

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Henry Manners Cavendish, 3rd Baron Waterpark (1793-1863)

  • annotation: Lord Waterpark. [beneath work]

  • 8.7 x 5.4 cm (image)

    9.5 x 6.1 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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