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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901)

King Edward VII (1841-1910) and Queen Alexandra (1844-1925), when Prince and Princess of Wales 10 - 10 Mar 1863

Albumen print | 8.8 x 5.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2908114

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Photograph of Prince Albert Edward (left), standing in right side profile and Princess Alexandra of Denmark (right) in left side profile. Taken on their wedding day.
  • Creator(s)

    John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)

    Subject(s)
    King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)
    Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom (1844-1925)
  • 8.8 x 5.9 cm (image)

    9.7 x 6.3 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)

  • The Prince and Princess of Wales, March 10th 1863. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
    Subject(s)
    • Social sciences
      • Ethnology
        • Social customs
          • Marriage
            • Wedding Ceremonial Costume
              • Wedding dresses
            • Royal Weddings