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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

AFTER THOMAS RICHARD WILLIAMS (1825-71)

'Princess Helena'; Princess Helena (1846-1923)

c.1880 after an original of Dec 1856

Albumen print | 11.2 x 8.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2800768

Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Helena (1846-1923) seated on a chair at a table. She faces left and turns her head to the right, gazing away from the camera. She holds what appears to be a book with both hands. She wears a dark colour dress and dark colour ribbon necklace with pendant. The photograph was taken inside and a curtain features on the far right of the photograph.

Photograph from a daguerreotype taken by Thomas Richard Williams (1824-71) in December 1856.
  • Creator(s)

    After Thomas Richard Williams (1825-71) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Princess Helena (1846-1923)
  • 11.2 x 8.3 cm (image)

  • From an album of photographs compiled by Prince Albert and Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Architectural design
          • Interiors
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Home economics
        • Furniture & accessories
          • Tables
          • Seating. Chairs
            • Chairs
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs