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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Louisa, Duchess of Manchester with two of her children

1859

Albumen print | 7.7 x 6.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2910697

Photograph of a full length group portrait of Louisa Fredeica, Duchess of Manchester seated with her son George and daughter Lady Mary. 

The Duchess of Manchester was Mistress of the Robes from 1858 to 1859.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Louisa Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (1832-1911)
    George Victor Drogo Montagu, 8th Duke of Manchester (1853-1892)

  • annotation: The Duchess of Manchester [beneath work]

  • 7.7 x 6.2 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.4 cm (mount)

    23.1 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

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