Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
WILLIAM SOUTHWELL : 16 BAKER ST, PORTMAN SQUARE, LONDON
Sir Edward Cust (1794-1878)
c.1861Albumen 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.
Creator(s)
William Southwell : 16 Baker St, Portman Square, London (photographer)
Sir Edward Cust.
9.0 x 5.8 cm (image)
9.6 x 6.2 cm (mount)
23.1 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
Acquired by Prince Albert
