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JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843-78)

May 1860

Albumen print | 7.6 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2900331

Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843-78), seated facing left. She turns her head slightly towards the camera and looks forward, away from the camera. She holds a book with both hands. She poses beside a balustrade.

  • Creator(s)

    John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse & by Rhine (1843-78)

  • annotation: Princefs Alice./ May 1860./ Mayall. [beneath work]

  • 7.6 x 5.2 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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