Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography
Leonida Caldesi (1823-91)
The Siamese Ambassadors and their Suite Jan 1858
Albumen print | 18.5 x 24.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2906248
Photograph of nine men from Siam or modern day Thailand, standing and facing the viewer. Six of the group wear sequined hats with a single motif onthe front and a gentleman in the centre wears a wide brimmed hat. Photograph taken during the ambassadors second stay in London following their meeting with Queen Victoria in November 1857.
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Creator(s)
Leonida Caldesi (1823-91) (photographer)
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18.5 x 24.1 cm (image)
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From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- visual works
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