Albert and Victoria commissioned and gifted decorative objects featuring photographs to celebrate special occasions
Shirt stud with photograph of Princess Alice
9 - 9 Nov 1854Metal shirt stud containing photograph | 1.4 x 1.4 x 0.6 cm (whole object) | RCIN 14826.3
A shirt stud containing a photograph of Princess Alice. The stud is inscribed on the reverse: Alice / Nov 9 / 1854.
One of a set of three shirt studs mounted with photographs. It is likely the studs were given to Albert Edward, Prince of Wales as a birthday present. Queen Victoria records in her journal, 9 November 1854, 'Albert fetched Bertie from downstairs & then we took him to the Breakfast Room, where his presents were all spread out, with which he was particularly pleased'.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone (1883-1981)1.4 x 1.4 x 0.6 cm (whole object)
Commissioned by Prince Albert and Queen Victoria as a gift for Albert Edward, Prince of Wales
