Portraiture
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UNKNOWN PERSON
Henry Moore, 3rd Marquess of Drogheda (1825-92)
1876Hand-coloured albumen print | 13.3 x 9.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2914325
Hand painted photograph of a full length portrait of Henry Moore, Marquis of Drogheda (1835-92) dressed as a Viscount Moore, one of his ancestors and a contemporary of King Charles I (1600-49). Moore poses with his right hand on his hip and his left hand hanging by his side, holding a pair of gloves. The costume was worn at a fancy dress ball given by James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Abercorn (1811-85) at the Viceregal Lodge, Dublin.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
13.3 x 9.3 cm (image)
- Acquried by Queen Victoria
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Toys and Decorations
- Theatrical costumes
- Costume-Fancy Dress
- Theatrical costumes
- Toys and Decorations
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Science, Medicine and Technology