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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

LEONIDA CALDESI (1823-91)

'Deckel'

26 Mar 1857

Albumen 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)