Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Attributed to William Bambridge (1810-79)
Princess Helena at her confirmation in Whippingham Church 17 - 17 Apr 1862
Albumen print | 16.3 x 12.8 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2905612
Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Helena (1846-1923) kneeling in front of a balustrade, her back facing the camera. The photograph appears has been edited, see glass plate negative RCIN 2083678.
The confirmation took place at Whippingham Church, Isle of Wight.
The confirmation took place at Whippingham Church, Isle of Wight.
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Creator(s)
Attributed to William Bambridge (1810-79) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Princess Helena (1846-1923) -
16.3 x 12.8 cm (whole object)
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Acquired by Queen Victoria
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Great Britain
- England
- Isle of Wight [England]
- Whippingham [Isle of Wight]
- St Mildred's Church [Whippingham]
- Whippingham [Isle of Wight]
- Isle of Wight [England]
- England
- Great Britain
- Europe
- visual works
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