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JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

Princess Beatrice  (1857-1944)

May 1860

Albumen print | 5.8 x 3.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2900288

Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Beatrice (1857-1944) seated in an armchair, facing a quarter to the left. She turns her head towards the camera and gazes to the right.  She places her left hand in her lap and her right arm on the arm rest. She crosses her feet.

  • Creator(s)

    John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)

  • 5.8 x 3.5 cm (image)

    31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert 

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