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JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

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

Feb 1861

Albumen print | 20.6 x 15.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2900429

Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843-78), standing, facing slightly towards the right. She turns her head towards the camera and looks to the left. She holds her hands together in front of her waist. She wears a light coloured dressed decorated with dark edging and buttons, and holds a shawl over her right arm.

  • Creator(s)

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

    Subject(s)

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

  • annotation: Princefs Alice./ Feby 1861./ Mayall. [beneath work]

  • 20.6 x 15.1 cm (image)

    31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert and Queen Victoria

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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