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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

CALDESI & MONTECCHI (ACTIVE 1857-67)

The Princess Royal's Bridesmaids

25 - 25 Jan 1858

Albumen print | 6.6 x 6.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2800811

Photograph of a full length, group portrait of Victoria, The Princess Royal's bridesmaids seated together in a line. From left to right: Lady Cecilia Lennox, Lady Susan Clinton, Lady Katherine Hamilton, Lady Emma Stanley, Lady Constance Villiers, Lady Susan Murray, Lady Cecilia Molyneux and Lady Victoria Noel.

  • Creator(s)

    Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Cecilia, Countess of Lucan (1838-1910)
    Lady Susan Harriet Catherine Opdebeck (1814-89)
    Katherine Edgcumbe, Countess of Mount Edgcumbe (1840-74)
    Lady Emma Charlotte Chetwynd-Talbot (1835-1928)
    Constance Stanley, Countess of Derby (1840-1922)
    Susan, Countess Southesk (1837-1915)
    Lady Cecilia Molyneux (1838-1910)
    Lady Victoria Buxton (1839-1916)

  • 6.6 x 6.5 cm (whole object)

  • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Social sciences
      • Ethnology
        • Social customs
          • Marriage
            • Bridesmaids
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Dresses (article of clothing)
            • Bridesmaids' dresses
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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