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Sir Edward Sabine (1788-1883)

c.1860-5

Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2911463

Photograph of a full length portrait of General Sabine of the Royal Engineers, standing, facing slightly to the left. He turns his head towards the camera. He rests his right hand on a writing desk located beside him.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Sir Edward Sabine (1788-1883)

  • annotation: General Sabine./ R.E. [beneath work]

  • 8.6 x 5.5 cm (image)

    9.7 x 6.3 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs
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