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The Honourable Gertrude and Francis Pleydell-Bouverie

1859

Albumen print | 10.0 x 13.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2906814

Photograph of the Honourable Gertrude (1858-1940) seated on the left in an open topped perambulator with her brother, the Honourable Francis Pleydell-Bouverie (1858-1909). Both children face the viewer and wear bonnets.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Francis Pleydell-Bouverie (1858-1909)
    Gertrude Monckton (1858-1940)

  • 10.0 x 13.8 cm (image)

    28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

    29.5 x 25.0 x 5.0 cm (album)

  • Hon. Gertrude and Hon. Francis Pleydell-Bouverie, 1859 [Photographic Portraits Vol.3/61 1856-1863]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Vehicles
          • Simple transport
            • Pram
    • People
      • Children
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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