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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

LEONIDA CALDESI (1823-91)

'Peter a favourite cat in the Royal Stables'

26 - 26 Mar 1857

Albumen print | 10.4 x 14.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2906237

Photograph of Peter, a black cat who lived in the Royal Stables. He is sitting on a ledge outside Buckingham Palace, with a column to the right. A ribbon is tied around his neck.

  • Creator(s)

    Leonida Caldesi (1823-91) (photographer)

  • 10.4 x 14.1 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
          • Cats (domestic)
            • Peter (cat, fl. 1857)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Greater London [England]
              • London [Greater London]
                • City of Westminster [London]
                  • Buckingham Palace
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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