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THOMAS RICHARD WILLIAMS (1825-71)

Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843-78), at her confirmation

21 - 21 Apr 1859

Albumen print | 10.0 x 6.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2915746

Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843-78) standing, facing slightly towards the right. She turns her head and looks towards the camera. She holds a prayer book with both hands in front of her body. She wears a light coloured dress trimmed with lace, light coloured gloves, a strand of pearls and earrings. She wears the outfit she wore at her confirmation at Windsor Castle (see RCIN 2900174).

  • Creator(s)

    Thomas Richard Williams (1825-71) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse & by Rhine (1843-78)
  • 10.0 x 6.3 cm (image)

  • Acquired and arranged by Prince Arthur

  • Subject(s)
    • Religion & Theology
      • Religions and faiths
        • Christianity
          • Christian church in general
            • Sacraments
              • Confirmation (sacrament)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Berkshire [England]
              • Windsor [Berkshire]
                • Windsor Castle
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs