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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

    CAMILLE SILVY (1834-1910)

    Portable photograph frame

    1860

    Green leather frame with two photographs | 11.6 x 7.2 x 0.7 cm (closed, flaps down, etc) | RCIN 55286

    A green leather double photograph frame with an arched top. The frame opens to reveal two photographs of Prince Albert (1819-61). The frame has a gilt tooled edge.

    • Creator(s)

      Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

    • 11.6 x 7.2 x 0.7 cm (closed, flaps down, etc)

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria

    • Subject(s)
      • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
        • Photography
          • Photographs
      Object type(s)
        • furnishings
          • frames
            • photograph frames
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