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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) Sitting room, Windsor Castle

1861

Albumen print | 5.8 x 8.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2103980

Photograph of an interior view of Prince Albert's (1819-61) Sitting Room in Windsor Castle. There is a writing desk and fireplace in the room.

Princess Helena has captioned the photograph 'The same' in reference to RCIN 2103979.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • annotation: The same [beneath work]

  • 5.8 x 8.2 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
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Home economics
        • Furniture & accessories
          • Desks
            • Writing desks
      • Construction
        • Structural parts of buildings
          • Fireplaces
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs