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    'The Queen's Christmas Table'

    25 Dec 1859

    Albumen print | 16.6 x 22.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2917898

    Photograph of Queen Victoria's Christmas table at Windsor Castle.  Various gifts are laid out on the table on the far right side of the photograph, including a selection of small statuettes.

    Of the day, Queen Victoria wrote in her journal: 'Immediately after breakfast, went to have a look at our present tables & admire them in detail.'

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown (photographer)

    • 16.6 x 22.6 cm (image)

    • From an album compiled by Princess Helena

    • Subject(s)
      • Social sciences
        • Ethnology
          • Folklore
            • Popular beliefs and customs
              • Christmas
          • Social customs
            • Gifts (social customs)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • England
              • Berkshire [England]
                • Windsor [Berkshire]
                  • Windsor Castle
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