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Technological improvements enabled Prince Albert to collect photographs of places that were significant to him

    UNKNOWN PERSON

    Bassin Napoleon at Cherbourg, before the water was let in

    1858

    Albumen print | 19.3 x 25.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2935018

    Photograph of a dry dock prior to being flooded. There are warehouses and an ornate arch in the distant background. There is a large ship on the far left side of the photograph.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

    • annotation: "Bassin Napoleon", at Cherbourg, before the water was let in. 1858. [beneath work]

    • 19.3 x 25.5 cm (image)

      30.8 x 38.6 cm (mount)

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • France
            • Normandy [France]
              • Cherbourg [Manche]
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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