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CAMILLE SILVY (1834-1910)

Louisa Jane, Marchioness of Abercorn, later Duchess of Abercorn (1812-1905)

c.1861

Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2910793

Photograph of a full length portrait of Louisa Jane, Marchioness of Abercorn, later Duchess of Abercorn (1812-1905), standing, facing three-quarters to the left. She turns her head towards the camera and looks to the right. She places both hands on top of a potted plant positioned on top of a small table.

  • Creator(s)

    Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Louisa Jane Hamilton, Duchess of Abercorn (1812-1905)

  • annotation: The Marchioness of Abercorn. [beneath work]

  • 8.7 x 5.8 cm (image)

    9.7 x 6.3 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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