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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

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.

  • Creator(s)

    Attributed to Jabez Hughes (1819-84) (photographer)

  • 20.0 x 17.5 cm (image)

    26.3 x 31.3 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Botany
        • Systematic botany
          • Trees
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs
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