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Leonida Caldesi (1823-91)
The Siamese Ambassadors and their Suite Jan 1858
Albumen print | 18.5 x 24.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2906248
Leonida Caldesi (1823-91)
The Siamese Ambassadors and their Suite Jan 1858
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Photograph of nine men from Siam or modern day Thailand, standing and facing the viewer. Six of the group wear sequined hats with a single motif onthe front and a gentleman in the centre wears a wide brimmed hat. Photograph taken during the ambassadors second stay in London following their meeting with Queen Victoria in November 1857.
Provenance
From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
18.5 x 24.1 cm (image)
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