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Attributed to Jabez Hughes (1819-84)

Auracaria [sic] imbricata. Planted by H.R.H, the Duchess of Kent on her 60th birthday, 17th August 1847. In Barton Carriage Ring, Osborne c.1873

Carbon print | 21.1 x 18.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2102475

Auracaria [sic] imbricata. Planted by H. R. H, the Duchess of Kent on her 60th birthday, 17th August 1847. In Barton Carriage Ring, Osborne

Attributed to Jabez Hughes (1819-84)

Auracaria [sic] imbricata. Planted by H. R. H, the Duchess of Kent on her 60th birthday, 17th August 1847. In Barton Carriage Ring, Osborne c.1873

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Description

Photograph of an Araucaria imbricate, or monkey-puzzle tree, in the carriage ring at Barton. The gentleman on the left may be Mr Toward.

The tree was planted by Victoria, Duchess of Kent (1786-1861) on her 60th birthday on 17th August 1847

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria
People involved

Creator(s)

Attributed to
Search the collection Jabez Hughes (1819-84)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Andrew Toward (1796-1881)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Carbon print

carbon print

Measurements

21.1 x 18.3 cm (image)

26.3 x 31.3 cm (page dimensions)
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Pine trees

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