Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Albumen print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913572
Photograph of a full length portrait of three female performers known as the Princess's Rifle Corps. They group are dressed in military-inspired costumes and all carry rifles. They pose in front of a painted backdrop.
The Princess's Rifle Corps, or the Princess's Theatre Rifles, a members of a ballet company performing in a production of 'Jack the Giant Killer'.
Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)
23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.5 x 6.1 cm (mount)
8.8 x 5.8 cm (image)