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CAMILLE SILVY (1834-1910)

Mary Pleydell-Bouverie, Countess of Radnor (1820-79) when Viscountess Folkestone

1860

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2911237

Photograph of a full length portrait of Viscountess Folkstone standing, facing three-quarters to the left. She rests her right hand on a balustrade located beside her. She poses in front of a painted backdrop.

  • Creator(s)

    Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Mary Augusta Frederica Pleydell-Bouverie, Countess of Radnor (1820-79)

  • 8.5 x 5.6 cm (image)

    9.4 x 6.2 cm (mount)

    23.0 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs
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