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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

'Papa and Mama's Bedroom'; Bedroom, Windsor Castle

1861

Albumen print | 5.7 x 7.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2103977

Photograph of an interior view of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and Prince Albert's (1819-61) bedroom in Windsor Castle

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • annotation: Papa + Mama's Bedroom [beneath work]

  • 5.7 x 7.7 cm (image)

    6.3 x 9.3 cm (page dimensions)

  • Given to Princess Helena by Queen Victoria

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      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Berkshire [England]
              • Windsor [Berkshire]
                • Windsor Castle
                  • Upper Ward [Windsor Castle]
                    • Private Apartments [Windsor Castle]
                      • Queen's Bed Room [Private Apartments, Windsor Castle]
                  • Interiors of Windsor Castle
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      • Home economics
        • Furniture & accessories
          • Beds
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs
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