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Major General Sir Edward Lugard (1810-98)

1858

Albumen print | 13.0 x 10.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2906737

Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of Major General Sir Edward Lugard (1810-98) seated, facing towards the camera. He looks towards the right. He holds a pair of gloves in his right hand and a walking stick in his left hand. A light coloured top hat is placed on the table beside him.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Lugard, Sir Edward (1810-1898)

  • 13.0 x 10.7 cm (image)

    28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

    29.5 x 24.5 x 6.0 cm (album)

  • Major General Sir Edward Lugard, 1858 [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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