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DUDLEY CHARLES FITZGERALD, 24TH BARON DE ROS (1827-1907)

Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843-78), and Princess Helena (1846-1923)

Feb 1860

Albumen print | 16.8 x 13.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2900250

Photograph of a full length double portrait of Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843-78), and Princess Helena (1846-1923). Princess Alice is seated, facing to the right. She turns her head slightly towards the front. She holds a book on her lap with her right hand and places her left hand on the back of a chair. Princess Helena stands beside her, facing left, her face captured in profile. She places her right hand on the back of the chair.

  • Creator(s)

    Dudley Charles Fitzgerald, 24th Baron de Ros (1827-1907) (photographer)

  • Princefs Alice and Princefs Helena./ Feby 1860./ Col: De Ros.

  • 16.8 x 13.5 cm (image)

    31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Organisation
      • Documentation
        • Books
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