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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

AFTER ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

'The Queen in her Drawing Room Dress'; Queen Victoria (1819-1901)

1893 copy after an original of 11 May 1854

Carbon print | 19.5 x 16.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2906082

Photograph of a full length portrait of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) standing next to a pedestal on which is placed a small bouquet of flowers. The Queen, with her left hand by her side, faces three-quarters to the right and wears court dress, a lace headdress, a sash over her left shoulder and a small bouquet.

  • Creator(s)

    After Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Gustav William Henry Mullins (1854-1921) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

  • 19.5 x 16.0 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Dresses (article of clothing)
            • Evening dresses
    • Social sciences
      • Ethnology
        • Costume & National dress
          • Court Dress
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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