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UNKNOWN PERSON

Lady Alexandrina Victoria Murray (1845-1911)

c.1866

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2911510

Photograph of a full length portrait of Lady Alexandrina Victoria Murray, standing, facing slightly to the right. She turns her head towards the camera and looks to the left. She holds her hands together in front of her body. She wears a flower crown, veil, choker and off-the shoulder light coloured dress decorated with flowers.

Murray was the daughter of the Earl of Dunmore.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Lady Alexandrina Victoria Murray (1845-1911)

  • annotation: Lady Alexandrina Victoria Murray/ Daughter of the Earl of Dunmore. [beneath work]

  • 8.5 x 5.9 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.4 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

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