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    CHARLES THURSTON THOMPSON (1816-68)

    A Quiet Moment

    1854

    RCIN 2906105

    This photograph by Charles Thurston Thompson was one of those shown at the first exhibition of the Photographic Society, held in Suffolk Street, London, in 1854. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visited the exhibition where it is likely they purchased this work.

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