Lady Mary Ponsonby (1832-1916) Apr 1861
Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2910787
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Photograph of a full length portrait of the Honourable Lady Mary Ponsonby (1832-1916) seated, on a chair facing towards the camera. She rests her right arm on the back of the chair and places her right hand to her face. She holds a book open on her lap with her left hand.
Ponsonby was Maid of Honour from 1853 to 1861, then Extra Woman of the Bedchamber from 1895.Provenance
Acquired by Prince Albert
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
8.7 x 5.7 cm (image)
9.5 x 6.3 cm (mount)
23.1 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
Markings
annotation: The Hon: Mrs Ponsonby. [beneath work]
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