Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Unknown Person
Sarah Lyttleton, Baroness Lyttleton (1787-1870) 1860
Albumen print | 8.2 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2910765
Photograph of a full length portrait of Sarah Lyttleton, Baroness Lyttleton (1787-1870) seated, at a table facing slightly towards the right. She looks towards the camera. She places her left hand on a book positioned on the table and her right hand in her lap.
Lyttleton was Lady of the Bedchamber from 1837 to 1842, then Lady Superintendent of the Royal Children.
Lyttleton was Lady of the Bedchamber from 1837 to 1842, then Lady Superintendent of the Royal Children.
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Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Sarah Spencer, Lady Lyttelton (1787-1870) -
annotation: The Hon: Lady Lyttleton/ 1860. [beneath work]
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8.2 x 5.6 cm (image)
9.5 x 6.2 cm (mount)
23.1 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
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Acquired by Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- photographs
- albums
- visual works
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