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HILLS & SAUNDERS (1852-2019)

Princess Louise (1848-1939) in her wedding dress

21 - 21 Mar 1871

Albumen print | 13 x 9.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2905646

Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of Princess Louise, later Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939) in her wedding dress. She stands, facing towards the camera and gazing downwards. She holds a bouquet in front of her body.

  • Creator(s)

    Hills & Saunders (1852-2019) (photographer)

    Previously attributed to Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939)

  • 13 x 9.1 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Social sciences
      • Ethnology
        • Social customs
          • Marriage
            • Wedding Ceremonial Costume
              • Wedding dresses
            • Royal Weddings
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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