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FRANCES SALLY DAY (C. 1816-92)

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

Jul 1859

Albumen print | 8.2 x 6.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2900197

Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843-78), standing, facing three-quarters to the left. She turns her head slightly towards the camera and gazes down. She holds her hands together in front of her body. Photograph taken at Osborne.

  • Creator(s)

    Frances Sally Day (c. 1816-92) (photographer)

  • Princefs Alice,/ Osborne, July, 1859./ [lower right corner] Miss Day.

  • 8.2 x 6.3 cm (image)

    31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

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