Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Unknown Person
Major Howard Elphinstone (1829-90), R.E. 1859
Salted paper print | 17.0 x 13.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2906743
Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of Major Howard Elphinstone (1829-90), R.E., standing, facing towards the camera. He turns his head halfway to the left and looks ahead, away from the camera. He wears a military uniform. He holds a plumed hat in his right hand and his sword in his left.
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Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Sir Howard Craufurd Elphinstone (1829-90) -
17.0 x 13.7 cm (image)
28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)
29.5 x 24.5 x 6.0 cm (album)
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Major Howard Elphinstone, R.E., 1859 [Photographic Portraits Vol.2/60 1852-1859]
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Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- albums
- photograph albums
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Headgear
- Hats
- Bicorne hats
- Hats
- Headgear
- Clothing
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- visual works
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