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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Three children of the Honourable Mrs Henry Parnell

c.1860

Albumen print | 8.7 x 6.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2906889

Photograph of a group portrait of the three children of Mrs Henry Parnell. The children are, from left to right, Victor (1852-1936), Madeline (1855-1925) and Evelyn (d. 1861). Madeline and Evelyn wear identical dresses. The children pose around a balustrade.
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Evelyn Caroline Parnell, d. 3/Baron Congleton
    Victor Alexander Lionel Dawson Parnell (1852-1936)
    Madeline Catherine Wells (1855-1925)
  • 8.7 x 6.6 cm (image)

    28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

    29.5 x 25.0 x 5.0 cm (album)

  • Three children of the Hon. Mrs Henry Parnell, c.1860 [Photographic Portraits Vol.3/61 1856-1863]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • People
      • Children
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums