Black and white 3/4 seated studio portrait of Sir Henry Cole. Printed inscription on recto, 'Maull & Co. 167A Piccadilly and 62 Cheapside.'. Pen inscription on verso, 'H. Cole Esq.' Printed inscription on verso, 'Maull & Co. Photographers and Miniature Painters, 187A Piccadilly, and 63, Cheapside, London. No. 51565'. Sir Henry Cole (1808-1882) was a civil servant and founder of the Victoria and Albert Museum. He was the first Director of the museum from 1857-1873. Sir Henry Cole (1808-1882) was a civil servant and founder of the Victoria and Albert Museum. He was the first Director of the museum from 1857-1873
Extent
1 carte de visite
Physical description
10.6 (h) x 6.3 (w) cm. Portrait. Photographic print