Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Unknown Person
Thomas Frederick Robson (c. 1822-64) as 'Uncle Lachary' c. 1860
Carbon print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913595
Photograph of a full length portrait of actor Thomas Frederick Robson (c. 1822-64) standing, facing towards the camera. He leans his left arm on the back of a chair. He holds a bundle of twigs on his back. He is dressed as 'Uncle Lachary'.
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Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Thomas Frederick Robson (1821-64) -
annotation: Mr Robson as "Uncle Lachary./ Reproduced. [beneath work]
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23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.5 x 6.1 cm (mount)
9.0 x 5.8 cm (image)
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Acquired by Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- photographs
- cartes-de-visite
- albums
- visual works
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