Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Unknown Person
Princess Augusta, Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1822-1916) c.1860
Albumen print | 8.4 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2907737
Photograph of Princess Augusta, Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, standing, facing three-quarters to the right. She turns her head right, her face captured in profile. She holds a plumed hat in her right hand and wears a dress decorated with tassels.
-
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Princess Augusta, Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1822-1916) -
8.4 x 5.7 cm (image)
9.3 x 6.1 cm (mount)
23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)
24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)
-
The Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg Strelitz. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.47]
-
Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort
-
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- cartes-de-visite
- photographs
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Headgear
- Hats
- Feathered hats
- Hats
- Headgear
- Clothing
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- visual works
In Partnership with
The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.