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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Therese Florschutz (1818-88)

1860

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2913944

Photograph of a full length portrait of Therese Florschutz standing, facing slightly towards the right. She turns her head and looks towards the camera. She leans her left arm on a chair positioned beside her.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Therese Florschütz (1818-88)

  • 8.5 x 5.2 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Home economics
        • Furniture & accessories
          • Seating. Chairs
            • Chairs
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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