Albert and Victoria commissioned and gifted decorative objects featuring photographs to celebrate special occasions
BRYAN EDWARD DUPPA (1804-66)
Gold pendant
1859Gold pendant containing photographs | 1.4 x 1.4 x 0.3 cm (excluding loop, tassel etc.) | RCIN 38225
Circular gold locket engraved 'VR & A' on the front, and dated on the verso '26 August 1859', the date of Prince Albert's birthday. The pendant contains portrait photograph of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Creator(s)
Bryan Edward Duppa (1804-66) (photographer)
Unknown Person (maker)
Subject(s)
King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)1.4 x 1.4 x 0.3 cm (excluding loop, tassel etc.)
Given to Prince Albert as a birthday gift
Subject(s)
- ID_SCI_PA_RI_40863
Object type(s)
- costume
- costume accessories
- jewellery
- lockets
- jewellery
- costume accessories