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The Honourable Kenelm, Christopher and Markham Pleydell-Bouverie

1859

Carbon print | 14.3 x 18.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2906815

Photograph of, from left to right, Kenelm (1852-1921), standing and facing the viewer, Christopher (1856-92), seated a in pram, wearing a hat and facing three-quarters right and Markham Pleydell-Bouverie (1851-95), standing, facing the viewer. Kenelm and Markham are dressed alike. Photograph taken outside.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Christopher Pleydell-Bouverie (1856-92)
    Kenelm Pleydell-Bouverie (1852-1921)
    Mark Pleydell-Bouverie (1851-95)

  • 14.3 x 18.0 cm (image)

    28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

    29.5 x 25.0 x 5.0 cm (album)

  • The Hons Kenelm, Christopher and Markham Pleydell-Bouverie, 1859 [Photographic Portraits Vol.3/61 1856-1863]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

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