Victoria commissioned works that memorialised her beloved husband
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901)
Prince Albert (1819-61) ornament 1861
Photographic print under glass, presented on velvet pad | 5.0 x 3.7 cm (whole object) | RCIN 1587
A photographic portrait of Prince Albert (1819-61) seated, holding a hat, mounted on pink backing on a circular red velvet pad. The print is displayed under glass. On the verso is a memorial inscription, shown under glass. The object may have functioned as an ornament.
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Creator(s)
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)
England (nationality)
Subject(s)
Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61) -
5.0 x 3.7 cm (whole object)
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Acquired by Queen Victoria
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Object type(s)
- costume
- costume accessories
- badges
- commemorative badges
- badges
- costume accessories
- visual works
- prints
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Headgear
- Hats
- Headgear
- Clothing
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- costume
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