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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN

O. Schauroth

1860

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2913979

Photograph of a full length portrait of a man identified as O. Schauroth. He stands, facing towards the camera. He holds the back of a chair with his right hand.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown (photographer)

  • 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Home economics
        • Furniture & accessories
          • Seating. Chairs
            • Chairs