Mobile menu

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

Your share link is...

  Close

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
    Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Headgear
            • Hats
              • Feathered hats