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James Sinclair, 14th Earl of Caithness (1821-81)

1860

Albumen print | 20.6 x 15.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2906842

Photograph of the Earl of Caithness standing, facing towards the camera. He turns his head slightly to the right and gazes to the far right. He holds a pair of gloves in his right hand and a hat in his left hand. 

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    James Sinclair, 14th Earl of Caithness (1821-81)

  • 20.6 x 15.6 cm (image)

    28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

    29.5 x 25.0 x 5.0 cm (album)

  • James Sinclair, 14th Earl of Caithness, 1860 [Photographic Portraits Vol.3/61 1856-1863]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

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