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JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Prince Consort

May 1860

Albumen photographic print pasted onto card | 8.5 x 5 cm (sight) | RCIN 2914938

Carte-de-visite photograph of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61). The Queen is standing, looking down at a book Prince Albert holds. Prince Albert is seated, facing right, and gazes up at Queen Victoria. 

  • Creator(s)

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

    Subject(s)

    Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)
    Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

  • 8.5 x 5 cm (sight)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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