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THOMAS RICHARD WILLIAMS (1825-71)

Princess Louise, later Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939)

Dec 1856

Salted paper print | 11.9 x 9.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2900086

Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Louise, later Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939), standing, facing slightly to the left. She gazes to the far right, away from the camera. She rests her right arm on a small circular table. A vase and newspaper are positioned on the table.  

  • Creator(s)

    Thomas Richard Williams (1825-71) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939)

  • annotation: Princess Louise./ Dec. 1856./ By Mr Williams. [beneath work]

  • 11.9 x 9.5 cm (image)

    31.0 x 24.7 cm (whole object)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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