Photographs 1842-61
Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography
ROBERT HOWLETT (1831-58)
The "Great Eastern" lying opposite New Milford
1857-58Albumen print | 17.5 x 23.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2932779
Photograph of the ship the SS "Great Eastern" lying in dock. The steam ship was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-59). The chains of the ship are featured in a photograph of Brunel (RCIN 2911353).
Creator(s)
Robert Howlett (1831-58) (photographer)
Subject(s)
SS Great Eastern (steamship, launched 1858; scrapped 1889-90)Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-59)17.5 x 23.4 cm (image)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- visual works
