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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

    JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

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

    Nov 1862

    Albumen print | RCIN 2927029

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

    • Creator(s)

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

      Subject(s)

      Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
      Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom (1844-1925)
    • Subject(s)
      • Social sciences
        • Ethnology
          • Mourning
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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