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HILLS & SAUNDERS (1852-2019)

Princess Louise (1848-1939) at her confirmation

21 - 21 Jan 1865

Albumen print | 8.8 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2905639

Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Louise, standing, facing right, her face captured in profile. She wears in her confirmation dress and holds a book. 

Princess Louise was confirmed on Saturday 21st January 1865 at St Mildred's Church, Whippingham on the Isle of Wight. These portraits (RCIN 2905637-9) were taken at Windsor Castle on 7 March 1865.

  • Creator(s)

    Hills & Saunders (1852-2019) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939)

  • 8.8 x 5.8 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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