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WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1820-79)

Princess Helena (1846-1923) as a Chasseur de Vincennes 

c.1880 copy of original of Mar 1856

Carbon print | 14.2 x 9.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2900067

Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Helena (1846-1923) dressed as a Chasseur de Vincennes for the tableau 'The Allies' performed at Windsor Castle. She stands facing towards the camera and looks down. She wears trousers, a tunic with epaulettes and a high plumed hat. She holds a gun by her left side.

  • Creator(s)

    William Bambridge (1820-79) (photographer)

  • Princess Helena./ as a Chasseur de Vincennes./ Windsor Castle./ March 1856./ By Mr. Bambridge.

  • 14.2 x 9.6 cm (image)

    31.0 x 24.7 cm (whole object)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

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