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HUGHES & MULLINS (1883-1917)

Lilah Georgiana Augusta Constance, 3rd Baroness Annaly (1862-1944), née Ellis

1888 after an original of 1868

Carbon print | 8.6 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2911521

Photograph of a full length portrait of the Honourable Lilah Agar Ellis, standing, facing slightly towards the right. She turns her head and looks towards the camera. She places her hands on a table beside her and poses with her left leg crossed over her right.

Ellis was the daughter of Lady Clifden.

  • Creator(s)

    Hughes & Mullins (1883-1917) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Lilah Georgiana Augusta Constance, 3rd Baroness Annaly (1862-1944)

  • annotation: The Hon. Lilah Agar Ellis./ (daughter of Lady Clifden.) 1868./
    Reproduced & Printed in Carbon 1888. [beneath work]

  • 8.6 x 5.6 cm (image)

    9.7 x 6.2 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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