Photographs 1842-61
Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography
THOMAS RICHARD WILLIAMS (1825-71)
'The Princess Royal's wedding veil'
1858Albumen print | 13.0 x 10.8 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2800810
Photograph of an overhead view of the wedding veil belonging to Victoria, The Princess Royal, later German Empress and Queen of Prussia (1840-1901). The veil is photographed on a dark colour surface that serves to highlight the veil's intricate lace design that features roses and thistles.
Creator(s)
Thomas Richard Williams (1825-71) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Empress Friedrich, German Empress and Queen of Prussia (1840-1901)13.0 x 10.8 cm (whole object)
- From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Headgear
- Veils
- Headgear
- Clothing
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Social sciences
- Ethnology
- Social customs
- Marriage
- Social customs
- Ethnology
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Science, Medicine and Technology
