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

William Edgcumbe, Viscount Valletort (1832-1917) 1857

Salted paper print | 11.3 x 8.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2906720

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

- 1857

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Description

Photograph of a full length portrait of William Edgcumbe, Viscount Valletort (1832-1917) standing, facing towards the camera. He holds a book in his left hand. On his left stands a small table with books on it. He poses in front of sheets placed as a backdrop.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection View the person page King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)
(photographer)

Search the collection View the person page King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)
(royal creator)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Subject(s)

Search the collection William Henry Edgcumbe, 4th Earl of Mount Edgcumbe (1833-1917)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Salted paper print

salted paper print

Measurements

11.3 x 8.8 cm (image)

28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

29.5 x 24.5 x 6.0 cm (album)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
albums
photograph albums
References

Alternative title(s)

William Edgcumbe, Viscount Valletort, 1857 [Photographic Portraits Vol.2/60 1852-1859]

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