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HILLS & SAUNDERS (1852-2019)

Louise and Alice Van de Weyer

1868

Albumen print | 9.0 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2911519

Photograph of a group portrait of Louise and Alice Van de Weyer, posed in and around a wooden summer house. Louise stands inside the house, resting on the window sill. She looks towards her sister.  Alice stands outside, facing left, looking towards her sister.

  • Creator(s)

    Hills & Saunders (1852-2019) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Alice Van de Weyer (1856-1926)
    Louise Van de Weyer (1851-96)

  • annotation: Miss Van de Weyer & Miss Alice Van de Weyer [beneath work]

  • 9.0 x 5.8 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.2 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs
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