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UNKNOWN PERSON

The Honourable Eleanor Stanley, later Long (1821-1903)

c. 1860

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2910745

Photograph of a full length portrait of the Honourable Eleanor Stanley, later Long (1821-1903), seated on a chair, facing three-quarters to the left. She looks ahead, away from the camera. She holds needlework with both hands in front of her body. She poses in front of a painted backdrop. There is a plant behind her, on the right side of the photograph.

Stanley was Maid of Honour from 1841 to 1862 and Extra Maid of Honour from 1862 to 1866.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Eleanor Long (1821-1903)

  • annotation: ditto. [beneath work]

  • 8.5 x 5.6 cm (image)

    9.4 x 6.2 cm (mount)

    23.1 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

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