Photographs 1842-61
Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography
LEONIDA CALDESI (1823-91)
'Deckel'
26 - 26 Mar 1857Albumen print | 10.7 x 13.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2800777
Photograph of a full length portrait of a dachshund, named Deckel, seated beside a wood panelled structure.
Deckel was brought to England from Coburg by Queen Victoria (1819-1901) in 1845. The caption indicates the dog was aged 13 years when the photograph was taken.
Creator(s)
Leonida Caldesi (1823-91) (photographer)
10.7 x 13.1 cm (image)
- From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Animal husbandry
- Dogs
- Dackel (dog-dachshund; Queen Victoria)
- Hunting & sporting dogs
- Hounds
- Dachshunds (dogs)
- Hounds
- Dogs
- Animal husbandry
- Agriculture and related techniques
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Science, Medicine and Technology
