Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Albumen print | 7.6 x 5.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2900347
Photograph of a full length double portrait of Princess Louise, later Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939), and Princess Helena (1846-1923). Princess Helena, on the left, stands, facing three-quarters to the right. She holds her hands together in front of her waist and holds a flower in her right hand. Princess Louise is seated, facing three-quarters to the left. She looks ahead, away from the camera. She holds a book open on her lap with both hands. The sisters are dressed in a similar fashion.
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)
7.6 x 5.1 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)