Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
William Southwell : 16 Baker St, Portman Square, London
Sir Edward Cust (1794-1878) c.1861
Albumen print | 9.0 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2910801
Photograph of a full length portrait of Sir Edward Cust (1794-1878) standing, facing a quarter to the left. He looks ahead, away from the camera. He holds a book open in front of his chest with his right hand.
Cust was Master of Ceremonies from 1847 to 1876 and was formerly Equerry to Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg, later King Leopold I.
Cust was Master of Ceremonies from 1847 to 1876 and was formerly Equerry to Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg, later King Leopold I.
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Creator(s)
William Southwell : 16 Baker St, Portman Square, London (photographer)
Subject(s)
Sir Edward Cust (1794-1878) -
annotation: Sir Edward Cust. [beneath work]
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9.0 x 5.8 cm (image)
9.6 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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