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Following Albert’s premature death, Victoria commissioned the creation of photographs and decorative objects that memorialised her beloved husband

    JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

    Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and Princess Alexandra of Denmark, later Queen Alexandra (1844-1925)

    Nov 1862

    Albumen print | RCIN 2927034

    Photograph of a full length group portrait of Queen Victoria and Princess Alexandra of Denmark. The Queen is seated and gazes to the left. The Princess stands beside the Queen and looks towards the camera. They both wear mourning dress. The Princess and Queen holds hands.

    • Creator(s)

      John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)

    • Subject(s)
      • Social sciences
        • Ethnology
          • Mourning
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