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Camille Silvy (1834-1910)

Miss Button, as Esmeralda c.1860

Albumen print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913539

Miss Button, as Esmeralda

Camille Silvy (1834-1910)

Miss Button, as Esmeralda c.1860

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Description

Photograph of a full length portrait of the actress Miss Button in costume as Esmerelda from 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'. Button holds her skirt with both hands and points her right foot, as if dancing.

Provenance

Acquired by Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Camille Silvy (1834-1910)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Miss Button
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)

9.5 x 6.0 cm (mount)

8.8 x 5.7 cm (image)

Markings

annotation: Miss Button, as Esmeralda, in/ "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." [beneath work]
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