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WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1819-79)

Prince Arthur, Princess Louise and Princess Helena

10 - 10 Feb 1856

Salted paper print | 12.8 x 14.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2900065

Photograph of a group portrait of three royal children dressed in costumes for a tableau of 'The Allies' performed at Windsor. From left to right, Prince Arthur as a Private of the Grenadier Guards, Princess Louise as a Vivandière and Princess Helena as Chasser de Vincennes. There is a gun at Prince Helena's feet.

  • Creator(s)

    William Bambridge (1819-79) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Princess Helena (1846-1923)
    Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939)
    Prince Arthur, 1st Duke of Connaught (1850-1942)

  • annotation: Princess Arthur, Princess Louise and Princess Helena./ "The Allies."/ Tableau at Windsor Castle. 10 Fe: 1856./ By Mr Bambridge [beneath work]

  • 12.8 x 14.5 cm (image)

    31.0 x 24.7 cm (whole object)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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