Photographs 1842-61
Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography
LEONIDA CALDESI (1823-91)
The Siamese Ambassadors and their Suite
Jan 1858Albumen 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.
Creator(s)
Leonida Caldesi (1823-91) (photographer)
18.5 x 24.1 cm (image)
From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert
