'The Prince of Wales and Princess Alice'; Prince Albert Edward of Wales, later King Edward VII (1841-1910) and Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and Rhine (1843-78)

c.1880 after an original of Jul 1856

Carbon print | 9.9 x 8.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2800765

Photograph of a full length, double portrait of Prince Albert Edward of Wales, later King Edward VII (1841-1910) and Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and Rhine (1843-78). The prince and princess stand facing towards the camera. The Prince of Wales places his right arm on a nearby chair and links his left arm with his sister. The photograph was taken in an interior and there are chairs and tables positioned around the brother and sister.

The photograph is from a daguerreotype by Antoine Claudet (1797-1867) who was appointed photographer to Queen Victoria (1819-1901) in 1853.

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After Antoine François Jean Claudet (1797-1867) (photographer)

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King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)

Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse & by Rhine (1843-78)
9.9 x 8.6 cm (image)
From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert
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- Science, Medicine and Technology
  Home economics
  Furniture & accessories
  Seating. Chairs
  Chairs
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
  Architecture
  Architectural design
  Interiors
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'The Prince of Wales and Princess Alice'; Prince Albert Edward of Wales, later King Edward VII (1841-1910) and Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and Rhine (1843-78)

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