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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

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Construction of the Mausoleum at Frogmore

17 - 17 Dec 1862

Albumen print | 21.6 x 16.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2101455

Photograph documenting the construction of the Royal Mausoleum at Frogmore. The building is surrounded by timber scaffolding. A temporary entrance built from wood has been erected beside the building.
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • 21.6 x 16.3 cm (image)

  • 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]
                      • Entrance [Victoria and Albert Mausoleum, Windsor Home Park]
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Botany
        • Systematic botany
          • Plants & Flowers
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs