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WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1819-79)

Princess Beatrice (1857-1944) 

c.1880 after an original of 2 Jun 1858

Carbon print | 15.0 x 19.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2900135

Photograph of a full length portrait of the infant Princess Beatrice (1857-1944) lying down in a cradle, looking towards the camera. A woman's arm can be seen in the background, her hand placed in the cradle.  

  • Creator(s)

    William Bambridge (1819-79) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Beatrice, Princess Henry of Battenberg (1857-1944)

  • annotation: Princess Beatrice/ June 2nd, 1858./ Bambridge [beneath work]

  • 15.0 x 19.7 cm (image)

    30.8 x 24.4 cm (whole object)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Biological sciences
        • Zoology
          • Animals
            • Mammals
              • Humans
                • Babies (human)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Home economics
        • Furniture & accessories
          • Beds
            • Cradles
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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