Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
William Bambridge (1810-79)
Mrs Anne McDonald, widow of John McDonald, the Prince Consort's Jäger, and her children Jul 1860
Albumen print | 10.8 x 14.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2906845
Photograph of a group featuring Anne McDonald, widow of the Jager John McDonald, and their children. The portrait depicts, from left to right, Helena, standing with her left arm on her mother, Mrs McDonald seated, George who stands behind his mother; Caroline standing facing the viewer and Annie seated facing the viewer.
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Creator(s)
William Bambridge (1810-79) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Annie Macdonald (1832-97)George Macdonald (active 1860)Annie Macdonald (1832-97)Caroline Macdonald (active 1854-71)Helena Macdonald (active 1854-71) -
annotation: Mrs. McDonald/ widow / of J. McDonald, the Prince's Jager/ & her Children [break] Bambridge [beneath work]
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10.8 x 14.5 cm (image)
28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)
29.5 x 25.0 x 5.0 cm (album)
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Mrs Anne McDonald, widow of John McDonald, the Prince Consort's Jäger, and her children, July 1860 [Photographic Portraits Vol.3/61 1856-1863]
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Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- albums
- photograph albums
Subject(s)
- Social sciences
- Ethnology
- Mourning
- Ethnology
- visual works
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