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Princess Beatrice (1857-1944) in her wedding dress

23 - 23 Jul 1885

Albumen print | 13.8 x 9.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2905683

Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of Princess Beatrice (1857-1944) standing, facing towards the camera. She turns her head slightly and gazes towards the left. She holds a fan in front of her body with both hands. She wears a wedding dress decorated with flowers.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Beatrice, Princess Henry of Battenberg (1857-1944)

  • 13.8 x 9.2 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Social sciences
      • Ethnology
        • Social customs
          • Marriage
            • Wedding Ceremonial Costume
              • Wedding dresses
    • Genealogy and Heraldry
      • Orders (honour)
        • Order-Royal Victorian Order (Great Britain)
        • Royal Family Orders
          • Order of Victoria and Albert
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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