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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

UNKNOWN PERSON

'The same; Prince Albert's (1819-61) Dressing room

1861

Albumen print | 5.8 x 8.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2103984

Photograph of an interior view of Prince Albert's (1819-61) Dressing room, Windsor Castle. There is a sofa at the centre of the photograph. Behind the sofa is a framed photograph that appears to be of Victoria, Princess Royal (1841-1910) on her wedding day (see RCIN 2373706).

Princess Helena has captioned the photographed 'The same' in reference to RCIN 2103983.
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • annotation: The same [beneath work]

  • 5.8 x 8.1 cm (image)

    6.3 x 9.3 cm (page dimensions)

  • Given to Princess Helena by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Berkshire [England]
              • Windsor [Berkshire]
                • Windsor Castle
                  • Interiors of Windsor Castle
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs