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WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1819-79)

Princess Alice and Prince Louis of Hesse

8 - 8 Dec 1860

Albumen print | 8.0 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2900422

Photograph of Princess Alice (1843-78) and Prince Louis (1837-92) standing together on mats. Princess Alice stands slightly to right, her right hand in a muff, her left hand holding the Prince's right arm; he stands facing front with his hat, cane and gloves in his left hand. Out of focus building in the background.

  • Creator(s)

    William Bambridge (1819-79) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse & by Rhine (1843-78)
    Ludwig IV, Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine (1837-92)

  • annotation: Princess Alice and Prince Louis of Hesse/ Decr 8th 1860. [beneath work]

  • 8.0 x 5.6 cm (image)

    31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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