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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Mary Stuart (1845-1910)

c. 1860

Albumen print | 8.2 x 5.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2911266

Photograph of a full length portrait of the Honourable Mary Stuart seated at a table, facing left, her face captured in profile. She looks down at a book positioned on the table. She holds a hat in her left hand.


Mary Stuart, as stated in the caption, was the daughter of Lord Blantyre.
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Mary Stuart (1845-1910)
  • 8.2 x 5.3 cm (image)

    9.4 x 6.1 cm (mount)

    23.0 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

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