Prince Albert collected photographs of places significant to him
Attributed to Jabez Hughes (1819-84)
Wellingtonia gigantica [sic]. Planted by H.R.H. the Prince Consort. 24th May 1855. Garden Lawn, Osborne c.1873
Carbon print | 20.0 x 17.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2102476
![Wellingtonia gigantica [sic]. Planted by H. R. H. the Prince Consort. 24th May 1855. Garden Lawn, Osborne](https://albert.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/9/e/889525-1558004493.jpg?itok=XmzTkbnl "Wellingtonia gigantica [sic]. Planted by H. R. H. the Prince Consort. 24th May 1855. Garden Lawn, Osborne")
Photograph of a Wellingtonia gigantean on the garden lawn, Osborne.
The tree was planted by Prince Albert (1819-61) on 24 May 1855, Queen Victoria's birthday.
The tree was planted by Prince Albert (1819-61) on 24 May 1855, Queen Victoria's birthday.
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Creator(s)
Attributed to Jabez Hughes (1819-84) (photographer)
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20.0 x 17.5 cm (image)
26.3 x 31.3 cm (page dimensions)
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Acquired by Queen Victoria
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- photographs
- albums
Subject(s)
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- Botany
- Systematic botany
- Trees
- Systematic botany
- Botany
- visual works
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