Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Unknown Person
The bonnets worn by the Princess of Wales and Princess Alice on their wedding days 1863
Albumen print | 17.1 x 14.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2905633
Photograph of the wedding bonnet worn by Princess Alexandra on her wedding day on 10 March1863 and the wedding bonnet worn by Princess Alice on her wedding day 1 July 1862. The bonnets are arranged on a table next to chairs with the VR monogram. The dates of the weddings are etched onto the glass plate, beside the related bonnet.
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Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom (1844-1925)Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse & by Rhine (1843-78) -
17.1 x 14.9 cm (image)
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Acquired by Queen Victoria
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
Subject(s)
- Social sciences
- Ethnology
- Social customs
- Marriage
- Royal Weddings
- Wedding Ceremonial Costume
- Wedding dresses
- Marriage
- Social customs
- Ethnology
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Headgear
- Hats
- Bonnets
- Hats
- Headgear
- Clothing
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- visual works
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