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Lucius Bentinck Cary, 10th Viscount Falkland (1803-84)

1859

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2910673

Photograph of a full length portrait of Lucius Bentinck Cary, 10th Viscount Falkland (1803-84) standing, facing slightly towards the left. He turns his head and looks towards the camera. He rests his right arm on top of a plinth. He poses in front of a painted backdrop.

Cary was Lord-in-Waiting from 1837 to 1840 and Captain of the Yeoman of the Guard from 1846 to 1848.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Royal Household-Yeomen of the Guard (established 1485)
    Lucius Bentinck Cary, 10th Viscount Falkland (1803-84)

  • annotation: Viscount Falkland/ 1859. [beneath work]

  • 8.5 x 5.4 cm (image)

    9.4 x 5.6 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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