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DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

Princess Helena, Victoria, Princess Royal and Princess Alice

Sep 1853

Albumen print | 8.9 x 10.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2900004

Photograph of a full length group portrait of, from left to right, Princess Helena, Victoria, Princess Royal and Princess Alice. Photograph taken at Balmoral.  

  • Creator(s)

    Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Empress Friedrich, German Empress and Queen of Prussia (1840-1901)
    Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse & by Rhine (1843-78)
    Princess Helena (1846-1923)

  • annotation: Princess Helena, Princess Royal & Princess Alice./ Balmoral Sept 1853./ By Mr. Becker. [beneath work]

  • 8.9 x 10.5 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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