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HUGHES & MULLINS (1883-1917)

Louise, Duchess of Manchester (1832-1911)

1887 copy after an original of 1857

Carbon print | 6.0 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2906659

Photograph of a head and shoulders length portrait of Louise, Duchess of Manchester, later Duchess of Cavendish (1832-1911), facing three-quarters to the left. She wears an off the shoulder dress, pearls, earrings and flowers in her hair. She looks downwards.

  • Creator(s)

    Hughes & Mullins (1883-1917) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Louisa Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (1832-1911)

  • 6.0 x 5.5 cm (image)

    28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

    29.5 x 24.5 x 6.0 cm (album)

  • Louise, Duchess of Manchester, 1857 [Photographic Portraits Vol.2/60 1852-1859]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

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