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Princess Louise's dressing room at Claremont, occupied after her wedding

Mar 1871

Albumen print | 19.9 x 21.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2905656

Photograph of Princess Louise's dressing room at Claremont, occupied after her wedding on 21 March 1871. The view is framed by a doorway.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • 19.9 x 21.7 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Surrey [England]
              • Esher [Surrey]
                • Claremont House [Esher]
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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