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WILLIAM HENRY SOUTHWELL (1823-70)

Lord Alfred Paget and his children

1859

Albumen print | 9.6 x 6.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2906795

Photograph of Lord Paget (1816-88) seated with his daughter Violet (1856-1908) sitting on his left knee. George (1853-1939) stands on his father's left and Gerald (1854-1913) on his father's right. Both young boys are dressed alike.

  • Creator(s)

    William Henry Southwell (1823-70) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Lord Alfred Paget (1816-88)
    Violet Mary Campbell (1856-1908)
    George Thomas Cavendish Paget (1853-1939)
    Gerald Cecil Stewart Paget (1854-1913)

  • 9.6 x 6.6 cm (image)

    28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

    29.5 x 25.0 x 5.0 cm (album)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • People
      • Children
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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