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LEONIDA CALDESI (1823-91)

Princess Beatrice (1857-1944) with her nurse, Mrs Hughes

26 Jun 1857

Salted paper print | 19.0 x 15.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2900104

Photograph of the nurse Mrs Hughes holding an infant Princess Beatrice (1857-1944). Mr Hughes is seated and looks towards the camera. Princess Beatrice wears a bonnet and short sleeved gown. There is drapery in the background.

  • Creator(s)

    Leonida Caldesi (1823-91) (photographer)

  • Princess Beatrice/ in the arms of her nurse Mrs Hughes./ 26th June. 1857./ By Caldesi.

  • 19.0 x 15.6 cm (image)

    31.0 x 24.7 cm (whole object)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

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