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

PRINCE ALBERT, PRINCE CONSORT (1819-61)

Photographs of Frogmore 1861

1861

Leather bound album | 28.6 x 37.2 x 3.6 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2101377

Blue leather bound photograph album containing photographs (RCINs 2101378-2101416) of views of Frogmore House and Garden and Clarence House, and of staff at the properties. The photographs were arranged by Prince Albert (1819-61) beginning May 1861.

The album is tooled with gilt. A crowned 'V' is stamped on the front and back covers and the title is stamped on the spine. The album contains marbled endpapers and flaps.
  • Creator(s)

    Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61) (compiler)

  • 28.6 x 37.2 x 3.6 cm (whole object)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Berkshire [England]
              • Windsor [Berkshire]
                • Windsor Home Park
                  • Frogmore Estate [Windsor Home Park]
                    • Frogmore Gardens [Windsor Home Park]
            • Greater London [England]
              • London [Greater London]
                • City of Westminster [London]
                  • St James's [London]
                    • Clarence House
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums