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HILLS & SAUNDERS (1852-2019)

Louise van de Weyer (1851-96)

1868

Albumen print | 8.8 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2911518

Photograph of a half length portrait of Miss Louise Van de Weyer, standing, facing left. She turns her head slightly towards the camera and gazes to the left. She wears a top hat and what appears to be a riding jacket. The photograph is cropped into an oval.

  • Creator(s)

    Hills & Saunders (1852-2019) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Louise Van de Weyer (1851-96)

  • annotation: Miss Louise Van de Weyer/
    Heby [?] 1868. [beneath work]

  • 8.8 x 5.8 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.2 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Riding habits (apparel)
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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