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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE

The Princess Royal's Wedding Cake

25 - 25 Jan 1858

Salted paper print | 20.4 x 14.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2906249

Photograph of a three tiered wedding cake with decorations including busts of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on the top tier. Garlands of flowers hang around the middle tier.

  • Creator(s)

    William Bambridge (photographer)

  • 20.4 x 14.7 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Home economics
        • Food, Cooking & Dishes
          • Cakes
            • Wedding cakes
          • Food
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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