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JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

Princess Helena (1846-1923) with Fraülein Ottilie Bauer (c.1834-c.1920)

May 1860

Albumen print | 7.7 x 5.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2900318

Photograph of a full length double portrait of Princess Helena (1846-1923) and Fraülein Ottilie Bauer (c.1834-c.1920). Princess Helena stands on the right, facing left and looking down at Bauer who is seated, facing right. Bauer holds a book in her hands.

  • Creator(s)

    John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Princess Helena (1846-1923)
    Ottilie Bauer (c.1834-1920)

  • annotation: Princefs Helena with Miss Bauer./ May 1860./ Mayall. [beneath work]

  • 7.7 x 5.1 cm (image)

    31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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