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WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1820-79)

Her Majesty the Queen, The Prince of Wales, The Princess Royal and Princess Alice, Windsor Castle

10 Feb 1857

Salted paper print | 16.2 x 20.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2932750

Photograph of members of the Royal Family with a horse-drawn carriage, taken within the grounds of Windsor Castle. Victoria, the Princess Royal stands beside the carriage, holding a parasol. Princess Alice and Queen Victoria are seated inside a horse drawn carriage.Prince Albert Edward of Wales stands behind the carriage, holding an umbrella. On the left, in front of the carriage, stands a groom, facing towards the camera.

  • Creator(s)

    William Bambridge (1820-79) (photographer)

  • 16.2 x 20.9 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Vehicles
          • Horse drawn vehicles
          • Simple transport
            • Carriages
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Berkshire [England]
              • Windsor [Berkshire]
                • Windsor Castle
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