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THOMAS PEARCE (ACTIVE C. 1850S)

Jane, Baroness Churchill (1826-1900), Balmoral

Oct 1857

Albumen print | 15.0 x 11.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2906669

Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of Lady Jane Churchill (1826-1900), standing, facing halfway to the left. She holds a hat in front of her body. She poses in front of a stone wall. Photograph taken at Balmoral.

  • Creator(s)

    Thomas Pearce (active c. 1850s) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Lady Jane Spencer, Baroness Churchill (1826-1900)

  • 15.0 x 11.4 cm (image)

    28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

    29.5 x 24.5 x 6.0 cm (album)

  • Jane, Baroness Churchill, Balmoral 1857 [Photographic Portraits Vol.2/60 1852-1859]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

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