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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) when Princess of Wales

10 - 10 Mar 1863

Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2908115

Photograph of Alexandra, Princess of Wales standing three-quarters right. Taken on her wedding day, she wears her wedding dress and veil trimmed with flowers. 

  • Creator(s)

    John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom (1844-1925)

  • 8.7 x 5.6 cm (image)

    9.7 x 6.4 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)

  • The Princess of Wales, March 10th 1863. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

  • 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
          • cartes-de-visite
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