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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

AFTER HILLS & SAUNDERS (1852-2019)

Princess Louise (1848-1939)

1883 copy after an original of 1865

Carbon print (copied from the original albumen print onto which it is pasted) | 8.7 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2800843

Almost full length of photograph of Princess Louise (1848-1939) seated at a spinning wheel, profile left. She holds the yarn in her left hand. She wears a long-sleeved dress with high neckline; hairband, earrings.

  • Creator(s)

    After Hills & Saunders (1852-2019) (photographer)

    Jabez Hughes (1819-84) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939)

  • 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
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