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William Southwell : 16 Baker St, Portman Square, London

Sir Edward Cust (1794-1878) c.1861

Albumen print | 9.0 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2910801

Sir Edward Cust (1794-1878)

William Southwell : 16 Baker St, Portman Square, London

Sir Edward Cust (1794-1878) c.1861

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Description

Photograph of a full length portrait of Sir Edward Cust (1794-1878) standing, facing a quarter to the left. He looks ahead, away from the camera. He holds a book open in front of his chest with his right hand.

Cust was Master of Ceremonies from 1847 to 1876 and was formerly Equerry to Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg, later King Leopold I.

Provenance

Acquired by Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection William Southwell : 16 Baker St, Portman Square, London
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

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

Subject(s)

Search the collection Sir Edward Cust (1794-1878)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

9.0 x 5.8 cm (image)

9.6 x 6.2 cm (mount)

23.1 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

Markings

annotation: Sir Edward Cust. [beneath work]
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
albums
photograph albums
photographs

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