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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

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Princess Beatrice (1857-1944) in her wedding dress

23 Jul 1885

Albumen print | 14.1 x 9.4 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2905682

Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Beatrice (1857-1944) standing, facing left, her face captured in profile. She holds a fan in front of her body. She wears a wedding dress with a long train.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • 14.1 x 9.4 cm (whole object)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Social sciences
      • Ethnology
        • Social customs
          • Marriage
            • Wedding Ceremonial Costume
              • Wedding dresses
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