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KING EDWARD VII, KING OF THE UNITED KINGDOM (1841-1910)

The Reverend Charles Féral Tarver (fl. 1857)

1857

Salted paper print | 10.7 x 8.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2906719

Photograph of a full length portrait of the Reverend Charles Tarver standing, facing towards the camera. He wears clerical robes and holds a motar board in his right hand and a book in his left hand. A small table stands on the right with more books on it.

  • Creator(s)

    King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Reverend Charles Feral Tarver (c. 1819-87)

  • 10.7 x 8.3 cm (image)

    28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

    29.5 x 24.5 x 6.0 cm (album)

  • The Revd Charles Féral Tarver, 1857 [Photographic Portraits Vol.2/60 1852-1859]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Social sciences
      • Ethnology
        • Costume & National dress
          • Ecclesiastical Costume
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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