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FRANCES SALLY DAY (1815-92)

Princess Helena (1856-1923) and Princess Louise, later Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939)

1859

Albumen print | 8.3 x 5.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2915743

Photograph of a full length double portrait of Princess Helena and Princess Louise. Princess Helena is seated, gazing down at a book she holds open on her lap. Princess Louise stands behind her. Photograph taken on the terrace at Osborne.

  • Creator(s)

    Frances Sally Day (1815-92) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Princess Helena (1846-1923)
    Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939)
  • 8.3 x 5.9 cm (image)

  • Acquired and arranged by Prince Alfred

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Isle of Wight [England]
              • Osborne Estate [Isle of Wight]
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs