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Robert Howlett (1831-58)

The "Great Eastern" lying opposite New Milford 1857-58

Albumen print | 17.5 x 23.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2932779

Robert Howlett (1831-58)

The "Great Eastern" lying opposite New Milford 1857-58

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Description

Photograph of the ship the SS "Great Eastern" lying in dock. The steam ship was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Robert Howlett (1831-58)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

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

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

Subject(s)

Search the collection SS Great Eastern (steamship, launched 1858; scrapped 1889-90)

Search the collection Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-59)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

17.5 x 23.4 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs

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