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Lady Alice Cuffe and her brother, the Honourable Otway Cuffe c.1860

Albumen print | 8.7 x 6.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2906922

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Photograph of Lady Alice Cuffe and her brother, the Honourable Otway Cuffe (1853-1912). Lady Alice is seated facing three-quarters to the left. She holds a book on her lap and gazes down. She places her left arm around the shoulders of her brother, who kneels by her side. They are seated in front of a doorway. There are potted plants on the left side of the photograph.
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)
    Otway Frederick Seymour Cuffe (1853-1912)
    Cuffe, Lady A., d. 3E/Desart (fl.1850s)
  • 8.7 x 6.9 cm (image)

    28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

    29.5 x 25.0 x 5.0 cm (album)

  • Lady Alice Cuffe and her brother, the Hon. Otway Cuffe, c.1860 [Photographic Portraits Vol.3/61 1856-1863]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums
    Subject(s)
    • Philosophy & Psychology
      • Psychology
        • Physical and Mental Activities
          • Reading (activity)