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MESSRS. DAY (ACTIVE 1850S-1860S)

William Pleydell-Bouverie, 3rd Earl of Radnor (1779-1869)

1971 after an original of c. 1860

7.9 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2911158

Photograph of a full length portrait of the Earl of Radnor seated on a chair, facing halfway to the left. He looks towards the camera. He poses with his legs crossed. He appears to hold something with both hands.

  • Creator(s)

    Messrs. Day (active 1850s-1860s) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    William Pleydell-Bouverie, 3rd Earl of Radnor (1779-1869)

  • 7.9 x 5.6 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.3 cm (mount)

    23.0 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs
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