Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
William Bambridge (1810-79)
Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, at his confirmation 1 - 1 Apr 1858
Salted paper print | 18.2 x 11.1 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2905607
Photograph of a full length portrait of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII (1841-1910) kneeling in front of a balustrade, his back turned away from viewer. He holds a Bible in his right hand.
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Creator(s)
William Bambridge (1810-79) (photographer)
Subject(s)
King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910) -
18.2 x 11.1 cm (whole object)
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Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- visual works
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