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Frances Sally Day (1815-92)

Princess Helena (1846-1923) and Princess Louise, later Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939) Jul 1859

Albumen print | 8.1 x 6.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2900212

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Photograph of a full length double portrait of Princess Helena (1846-1923) and Princess Louise, later Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939), standing, facing slightly towards each other. Together, the sisters hold a book. Princess Louise places her right arm around her sister's shoulder. The princesses wear similar clothing consisting of a locket, light coloured shirt, tied at the waist with dark coloured material, and a dark coloured skirt.

Photograph taken at Osborne.

  • Creator(s)

    Frances Sally Day (1815-92) (photographer)

    Subject(s)
    Princess Helena (1846-1923)
    Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939)
  • annotation: Princefs Helena & Princefs Louise,/ Osborne, July, 1859./ Miss Day. [beneath work]
  • 8.1 x 6.0 cm (image)

    31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
    Subject(s)
    • Philosophy & Psychology
      • Psychology
        • Physical and Mental Activities
          • Reading (activity)