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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Princess Helena, later Duchess of Albany (1861-1922), in her wedding dress

27 - 27 Apr 1882

Albumen print | 26.6 x 17.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2905678

Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Helena, later Duchess of Albany (1861-1922), in her wedding dress. She stands  beside a balustrade, facing left, her face captured in profile. She holds a small book, resting it on the balustrade. She wears a wedding dress and a long veil. 
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Princess Helena, Duchess of Albany (1861-1922)
  • 26.6 x 17.5 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs