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UNKNOWN PERSON

The Honourable Charles Leslie Courtenay (1816-94)

c.1860

Albumen print | 8.2 x 5.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2910614

Photograph of a full length portrait of the Honourable Reverend Charles Leslie Courtenay (1816-94) standing, facing towards the camera. He rests his right arm on a balustrade. He holds a cane in his right hand and a top hat in his left hand.

Courtenay was Canon of Windsor from 1859 to 1894.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Rev Canon Hon Charles Leslie Courtenay (1816-94)
    Royal Household

  • annotation: Hon: Rev,d. C. Courtenay. [beneath work]

  • 8.2 x 5.0 cm (image)

    9.2 x 5.8 cm (mount)

    23.1 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Religion & Theology
      • Religions and faiths
        • Christianity
          • Christian church in general
            • Church government. Ecclesiastical organization
              • Clergy
                • Priests and clergy in general. Secular clergy
                  • Chaplains
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs
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