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The Bedroom, Windsor Castle

1874

Albumen print | 14.2 x 19.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2905667

Photograph of the Bedroom at Windsor Castle. The room features a half tester bed with draped curtains and a circular table. The room was photographed following its occupation by the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh on their return to Windsor on 7 March 1874, after their wedding in Russia in January of that year:

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • 14.2 x 19.7 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Berkshire [England]
              • Windsor [Berkshire]
                • Windsor Castle
                  • Interiors of Windsor Castle
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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