Victoria commissioned works that memorialised her beloved husband
Camille Silvy (1834-1910)
Pendant 1870
Gold, enamel, pearl and a hand-coloured photograph | 4.5 x 2.0 x 0.3 cm (whole object) | RCIN 45556
A gold pendant set with a photograph of Prince Albert (1819-61), under which sits the name 'ALBERT' in blue enamel. There is a border around the portrait, and a design, both created in blue enamel. Above the photograph is a crown and beneath a drop pearl.
On the verso is an inscription reading: 'To / Our dear little / GRANDAUGHTER / VICTORIA OF WALES / In recollection of / Her dear Grandpapa / Albert / From her most / Affectionate / GRANDMAMA, / VICTORIA.R. / 6 July 1870'.
On the verso is an inscription reading: 'To / Our dear little / GRANDAUGHTER / VICTORIA OF WALES / In recollection of / Her dear Grandpapa / Albert / From her most / Affectionate / GRANDMAMA, / VICTORIA.R. / 6 July 1870'.
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Creator(s)
Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61) -
4.5 x 2.0 x 0.3 cm (whole object)
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Given to Princess Victoria of Wales on her birthday by Queen Victoria in 1870
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Object type(s)
- costume
- costume accessories
- jewellery
- pendants
- jewellery
- costume accessories
- visual works
- photographs
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Jewellery
- Crowns
- Jewellery
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- costume
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