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Charles James Mathews (1803-78) c. 1860

Albumen print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913647

Charles James Mathews (1803-78)

Unknown Person

Charles James Mathews (1803-78) c. 1860

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Description

Photograph of a full length portrait of the British actor Charles James Mathews (1803-78) standing, facing towards the camera. He looks to the left. He holds a top hat in front of him. He poses in front of a gate leading to the door to a building.

Provenance

Acquired by Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Unknown Person
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

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

Subject(s)

Search the collection Charles James Mathews (1803-78)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)

9.5 x 6.3 cm (mount)

8.6 x 5.1 cm (image)

Markings

annotation: Mr Charles Matthews [beneath work]
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
albums
photograph albums
photographs
cartes-de-visite
Subject(s)
Language, Linguistics and Literature
Literature
Drama
Dramatists

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