Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography
Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88)
The Maharajah Dalip Singh (1838-93), Osborne 23 - 23 Aug 1854
Albumen print | 16.4 x 13.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2906149
Photograph of Dalip Singh wearing a turban and standing, facing three-quarters right against a wall on the terrace at Osborne.
Following the annexation of the Punjab by the British East India Company, Maharajah Dalip Singh was initially given a pension and provided with a guardian, Dr John Login, before being brought to England in April 1854. He met Queen Victoria at Buckingham Palace in July of that year and also stayed with the Royal Family at Osborne House.
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Creator(s)
Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Duleep Singh (1838-93) -
16.4 x 13.1 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
- Costume-Asia
- Costume-India
- Costume-Asia
- Costume & National dress
- Ethnology
- Places
- Europe
- Great Britain
- England
- Isle of Wight [England]
- Osborne Estate [Isle of Wight]
- Isle of Wight [England]
- England
- Great Britain
- Europe
- visual works
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