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JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Prince Consort

May 1860

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5 cm (sight) | RCIN 2914942

Carte-de-visite photograph of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61). The Queen is seated and looks up at the Prince. The Prince stands behind her, on the right, and looks down at a book he holds with both hands in front of his chest. 

  • 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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