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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Mr Bidwell. [Photographs, English Portraits. Volume 68.]

c. 1860

Albumen print | 7.5 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2911130

Photograph of a full length portrait of Mr Bidwell. seated beside a table, facing a quarter to the left. He looks towards the camera. He rests his right arm on the table and holds a stick in his right hand. He holds a pair of gloves and a top hat in his left hand.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Mr Bidwell

  • 7.5 x 5.5 cm (image)

    9.7 x 6.3 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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