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Camille Silvy (1834-1910)
James Hamilton, Marquess of Abercorn, later Duke of Abercorn (1811-85) 1861
Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2910792
Photograph of a full length portrait of James Hamilton, Marquess of Abercorn, later Duke of Abercorn (1811-85), standing, facing towards the camera and leaning against a bookshelf. He looks towards the camera. He places his left hand in his pocket and holds a hat in his right hand.
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Creator(s)
Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)
Subject(s)
James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Abercorn (1811-85) -
annotation: The Marquess of Abercorn./ 1861. [beneath work]
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8.7 x 5.8 cm (image)
9.6 x 6.3 cm (mount)
23.1 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
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Acquired by Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- photographs
- albums
- visual works
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