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    LEONIDA CALDESI (1823-91)

    'The Queen's favourite Horse, "Alma"'

    26 Mar 1857

    Salted paper print | 14.4 x 17.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2917873

    Photograph of a groom standing facing the viewer, holding the reigns of a horse that stands in right side profile with its head facing the viewer. In the background is a large building.

    The caption states the photograph is of Queen Victoria's favourite horse, 'Alma'.

    • Creator(s)

      Leonida Caldesi (1823-91) (photographer)

    • 14.4 x 17.4 cm (image)

    • From an album compiled by Princess Helena

    • Subject(s)
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Agriculture and related techniques
          • Animal husbandry
            • Horses
              • Alma (Horse)
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