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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

11 - 11 Sep 1863

Albumen print | 20.3 x 16.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2101488

Photograph documenting the construction of the Royal Mausoleum at Frogmore. The building is shown at its final height and is covered with scaffolding. The upper windows of the building are glazed and most of the stonework complete. There are various building materials in the foreground.
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • 20.3 x 16.1 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]
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Botany
        • Systematic botany
          • Trees
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs