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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

CAMILLE SILVY (1834-1910)

Princess Alice (1843-78)

4 - 4 Jul 1861

Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2800827

Photograph of Princess Alice, in a full-length portrait, she is clasping her hands in front of her body. The Princess is wearing mourning in this photograph for her grandmother, the Duchess of Kent, who had died four months previously.
  • Creator(s)

    Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse & by Rhine (1843-78)
  • 8.7 x 5.7 cm (image)

    17.1 x 13.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • From an album containing works collected and arranged by Prince Albert (before 1861) and by Queen Victoria

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs