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Dudley Charles Fitzgerald, 24th Baron de Ros (1827-1907)

Mary, Countess of Wilton (1801-58) c.1858

Albumen print | 16.1 x 12.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2906782

Dudley Charles Fitzgerald, 24th Baron de Ros (1827-1907)

- c.1858

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Description

Photograph of a full length portrait of Mary, Countess of Wilton (1801-58) seated, facing three-quarters to the right. She looks ahead, away from the camera. She holds her sewing in her lap. On her left stands a small side table on top of which is a small workbox, knitting needles, wool, and thread.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Dudley Charles Fitzgerald, 24th Baron de Ros (1827-1907)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

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

Subject(s)

Search the collection Wilton, Mary Margaret, Countess of (1801-1858)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

16.1 x 12.7 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
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Home economics
Mending of Clothes at home
Sewing (activity)
References

Alternative title(s)

Mary, Countess of Wilton [Photographic Portraits Vol.2/60 1852-1859]

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