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HUGHES & MULLINS (1883-1917)

Sir Michael Seymour (1802-87)

1888 after an original of c.1861

Carbon print | 8.5 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2911407

Photograph of a full length portrait of Sir Michael Seymour, standing, facing a quarter to the right. He turns his head slightly and looks towards the camera. He places his left hand upon the back of a chair in front of him. He poses in front of a balustrade and painted backdrop.

  • Creator(s)

    Hughes & Mullins (1883-1917) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Sir Michael Seymour, 2nd Baronet (1802-87)

  • annotation: Sir Michael Seymour./ Reproduced & Printed in Carbon 1888. [beneath work]

  • 8.5 x 5.6 cm (image)

    9.7 x 6.2 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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