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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

UNKNOWN PERSON

Construction of the Mausoleum at Frogmore

8 - 8 Jul 1863

Albumen print | 20.4 x 15.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2101473

Photograph documenting the construction of the Royal Mausoleum at Frogmore. The building is covered with timber scaffolding. There is a vairiety of building materials in the foreground. A man stands on the far right side of the photograph.
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • 20.4 x 15.7 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]
    • People
      • Men
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Architectural design
          • Arches
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Earth sciences
        • Rocks
          • Stone
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume-Evening Dress(male)
            • Top hats
          • Formal dress
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs