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UNKNOWN PERSON

Princess Alice's bedroom at Osborne, occupied after her marriage

1862

Albumen print | 21.6 x 24 cm (image) | RCIN 2905618

Photograph of the bedroom at Osborne occupied by Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843-78), following her wedding on 1 July 1862.  Above the bed is a plaque with the initials of Princess Alice and her husband, Prince Louis, later Grand Duke of Hesse (1837-92).

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

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

  • 21.6 x 24 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Social sciences
      • Ethnology
        • Social customs
          • Marriage
            • Wedding Ceremonial Costume
              • Wedding dresses
            • Royal Weddings
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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