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Queen Alexandra (1844-1925), when Princess Alexandra of Denmark

1861

Albumen print | 9.0 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2906943

Photograph of Princess Alexandra of Denmark, seated, facing three-quarters to the right. She turns her head and looks towards the camera. She poses with her hands held together on her lap. She wears a light colour headdress and dress and a dark colour shawl.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom (1844-1925)

  • 9.0 x 5.6 cm (image)

    28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

    29.5 x 25.0 x 5.0 cm (album)

  • Princess Alexandra of Denmark, 1861 [Photographic Portraits Vol.3/61 1856-1863]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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