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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Sylvain Van de Weyer (1802-74)

1860

Albumen print, carte de visite | 8.8 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2913902

Photograph of a full length portrait of Sylvain Van de Weyer seated, facing slightly towards the left. He poses with his legs crossed. He holds a pair of gloves in his right hand and a top hat in his left hand.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Jean Sylvain Van de Weyer (1802-74)

  • 8.8 x 5.2 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume-Evening Dress(male)
            • Top hats
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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