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CAMILLE SILVY (1834-1910)

Princess Augusta, Duchess of Cambridge (1797-1889) and Princess Mary Adelaide, Duchess of Teck (1833-97), when Princess Mary Adelaide of Cambridge

1860

Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2907813

Photograph of Augusta, Duchess of Cambridge with Princess Mary Adelaide of Cambridge. Princess Mary stands next to her mother who is seated on left of the photograph. The two women both look towards the camera. The women are posed in front of a painted backdrop.

  • Creator(s)

    Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Princess Augusta of Hesse-Cassel, Duchess of Cambridge (1797-1889)
    Princess Mary Adelaide, Duchess of Teck (1833-97)

  • annotation: The Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Mary. 1860. [beneath work]

  • 8.6 x 5.9 cm (image)

    9.7 x 6.2 cm (mount)

    23.0 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.2 x 20.0 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • The Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Mary, 1860. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.48]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
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