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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

AFTER THOMAS RICHARD WILLIAMS (1825-71)

'Victoria, Princess Royal'; Victoria, Princess Royal later German Empress and Queen of Prussia (1840-1901)

c.1880 after an original of 21 Nov 1856

Carbon print | 8.1 x 7.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2800769

Photograph of a half length portrait of Victoria, Princess Royal later German Empress and Queen of Prussia (1840-1901) seated, facing halfway to the right. She turns her head to look at the camera. Princess Victoria wears a light colour hair piece, pearl necklace, light colour dress decorated with lace and tulle and light colour gloves.

Photograph from a daguerreotype by Thomas Richard Williams (1824-71) taken on 21 November 1856.

  • Creator(s)

    After Thomas Richard Williams (1825-71) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Empress Friedrich, German Empress and Queen of Prussia (1840-1901)

  • 8.1 x 7.0 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)
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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