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AFTER DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

'Lieutenant Colonel Biddulph '; Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Biddulph (1809-78)

1889 copy after an original of 9 Aug 1854

Carbon print | 13.3 x 10.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2906543

Photograph of a full length portrait of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Biddulph (1809-78), standing, facing three-quarters to the left. He gazes towards the camera. Biddulph poses with his right arm resting on an urn, which sits on a balustrade. Photograph taken at Osborne House.

  • Creator(s)

    After Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

    Gustav William Henry Mullins (1854-1921) (photographer)

  • Lieut. Col. Biddulph/ Do. / by Do. [Ditto]

  • 13.3 x 10.6 cm (image)

    28.2 x 22.9 cm (page dimensions)

  • Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Biddulph, Osborne, Aug 9 1854 [Photographic Portraits. Vol 1/59 (1853-1857)]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Isle of Wight [England]
              • Osborne Estate [Isle of Wight]
                • Osborne House
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Construction
        • Structural parts of buildings
          • Stairs
            • Balustrades
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Packaging
          • Containers
            • Vessels (containers)
              • Urns
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