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The Dressing Room at Windsor Castle

1874

Albumen print | 14.3 x 19.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2905668

Photograph of the Dressing Room at Windsor Castle. The room contains various paintings and a mirrored wardrobe. 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 the same year.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • 14.3 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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