Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
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Officers of the Royal Yacht 'Victoria & Albert' c.1859-60
Albumen print | 14.4 x 12.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2906829
Photograph of a group taken on the deck of the Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert. From left to right: Mr Thurston, Dr Minter (Surgeon), Ernest, Prince Leiningen (1830-1904) (Commander), Mr Ailen (Master) and Mr Price (Engineer). The Union flag hangs in the background.
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Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Thurston, Mr, Officer of the Royal Yacht 'Victoria & Albert' (fl.1859)Dr John M. Minter (1815-91)Ernst, Prince of Leiningen (1830-1904)Mr AilenPrice, Mr, Engineer on board the Royal Yacht 'Victoria & Albert' (fl.1859)HMY Victoria and Albert II (royal yacht, launched 1855; scrapped c. 1904) -
14.4 x 12.9 cm (image)
28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)
29.5 x 25.0 x 5.0 cm (album)
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Officers of the Royal Yacht 'Victoria & Albert', 1859-60 [Photographic Portraits Vol.3/61 1856-1863]
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Acquired by Queen Victoria and Queen Victoria
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- albums
- photograph albums
- visual works
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