Albert and Victoria gifted decorative objects featuring photographs
Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88)
Brooch containing portrait of Prince Leopold 1857
Gilt metal pin with photograph | 2.8 x 3.0 x 0.7 cm (whole object) | RCIN 53596
A circular gilt metal brooch containing a photograph of a head and shoulder length portrait of a young Prince Leopold. The brooch is decorated with a twisted, rope design on the outer rim and a inner border of gilt metal balls.
The brooch is inscribed on the back: 'Leopold/ Xmas 1857'. The photograph dates from August 1857 (RCIN 2900110).
The brooch is inscribed on the back: 'Leopold/ Xmas 1857'. The photograph dates from August 1857 (RCIN 2900110).
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Creator(s)
Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Prince Leopold (1853-84) -
2.8 x 3.0 x 0.7 cm (whole object)
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Christmas gift, dating 1857, possibly given to Queen Victoria
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Object type(s)
- costume
- costume accessories
- jewellery
- pins (jewellery)
- brooches
- pins (jewellery)
- jewellery
- costume accessories
- visual works
- photographs
- costume
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