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GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)

Family group on day of the Princess Royal's engagement, Balmoral 1855

29 Sep 1855

Albumen print | 12.8 x 15.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2900064

Left to right: Prince Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia, Princess Louise, Prince Alfred (sitting on grass), The Prince of Wales, Princess Alice, The Queen (seated), Princess Royal, Princes Helena, Prince Albert. Pictured on grass by some trees at Balmoral; the Queen holds a parasol.

  • Creator(s)

    George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)

  • Prince Frederich William of Prussia Princess Royal. / Prince Alfred, Princess Alice, Prince of Wales./ Princess Helena & Princess Louise./ The Queen & The Prince./ Balmoral./ 29th Sep. 1855./ By Mr Wilson.

  • 12.8 x 15.1 cm (image)

    31.0 x 24.7 cm (whole object)

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