Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
Major Howard Elphinstone (1829-90), R.E.
1859Salted 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.
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)
Major Howard Elphinstone, R.E., 1859 [Photographic Portraits Vol.2/60 1852-1859]
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Headgear
- Hats
- Bicorne hats
- Hats
- Headgear
- Clothing
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- albums
- photograph albums
- Science, Medicine and Technology
