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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Princess Albert of Saxe-Altenburg, Duchess of Saxony (1857-1936), when Princess Helene of Mecklenburg-Strelitz

1862

Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2908078

Photograph of Princess Helene of Mecklenburg-Strelitz standing and facing the viewer. She wears an ermine cloak and feathered hat. Aged approximately five years.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Princess Helene of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1857-1936)

  • 8.6 x 5.4 cm (image)

    9.7 x 6.4 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)

  • Princess Heléne of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, daughter of Duke George, 1862. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Headgear
            • Hats
              • Plumed hats
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
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