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William Bambridge (1810-79)
Mr George Couper (1824-1908), Indian Civil Service 1858
Albumen print | 15.6 x 13.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2906746
Photograph of a near full length portrait of Mr George Couper (1824-1908), seated at a desk, facing three-quarters to the left. He looks ahead, away from the camera. His right hand holds a pen and is poised over papers positioned on the table. His left hand is positioned in his lap.
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Creator(s)
William Bambridge (1810-79) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Sir George Ebenezer Wilson Couper, 2nd Baronet (1824–1908)Indian Civil Service -
15.6 x 13.5 cm (image)
28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)
29.5 x 24.5 x 6.0 cm (album)
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Mr George Couper, Indian Civil Service, 1858 [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
- visual works
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