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Memorial works

Following Albert’s premature death, Victoria commissioned the creation of photographs and decorative objects that memorialised her beloved husband

BIGNELL : LONDON

Construction of the Mausoleum at Frogmore

25 - 25 Nov 1864

Albumen print | 21.0 x 16.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2101572

Photograph of the Royal Mausoleum, taken during the building's construction. As shown, most of the external work on the building is complete. There are various construction materials in the foreground.

  • Creator(s)

    Bignell : London (binder)

  • annotation: November 25_1864. [beneath work, right side]

  • 21.0 x 16.4 cm (image)

    37.3 x 31.2 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Berkshire [England]
              • Windsor [Berkshire]
                • Windsor Home Park
                  • Frogmore Estate [Windsor Home Park]
                    • Royal Mausoleum [Frogmore Estate]
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Botany
        • Systematic botany
          • Trees
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs
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