Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography
Roger Fenton (1819-69)
'Princess Helena and Princess Louise as Clermont and Louison'; Princess Christian of Schleswig Holstein (1846-1923) and Princess Louise, later the Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939) in fancy dress Jan 1854
Albumen print | 18.0 x 14.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2905987
Photograph of a full length double portrait of Princess Helena, later Princess Christian of Schleswig Holstein (1846-1923) and Princess Louise, later the Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939) standing, facing the camera. Princess Helena stands on the left and is dressed in 18th-century gentleman's costume and wig. On the right stands Princess Louise, wearing a bonnet and dress and carrying a basket of flowers in her right hand. The princesses are dressed for a performance of 'Les deux petits Savoyards' at Windsor. Princess Helena played Clermont and Princess Louise played Louison.
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Creator(s)
Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939)Princess Helena (1846-1923) -
18.0 x 14.5 cm (image)
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From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
Subject(s)
- Social sciences
- Ethnology
- Costume & National dress
- History of costume
- Costume-18C
- History of costume
- Costume & National dress
- Ethnology
- visual works
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