A portrait of 'Duke Devonshire'
Photograph
1875 (photographed)
1875 (photographed)
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Carte-de-visite depicting a portrait of 'Duke Devonshire' seated, holding a book with his right hand on his lap. Three quarter profile, full length portrait. Hand-coloured.
Object details
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| Title | A portrait of 'Duke Devonshire' (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Albumen photograph mounted on card. |
| Brief description | Photograph by Maull & Polyblank, a portrait of 'Duke Devonshire', albumen print, ca. 1875 |
| Physical description | Carte-de-visite depicting a portrait of 'Duke Devonshire' seated, holding a book with his right hand on his lap. Three quarter profile, full length portrait. Hand-coloured. |
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| Credit line | The Royal Photographic Society Collection at the V&A, acquired with the generous assistance of the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Art Fund. |
| Object history | Part of the Windsor Collection. He is William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire (1808-1891). |
| Associated object | PROV.5861-2017 (RPS Group record) |
| Other number | XRG303 - RPS collection - V&A identifier |
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| Accession number | RPS.42-2019 |
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| Record created | January 10, 2019 |
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