Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Unknown Person
The lace, veil and worn by Princess Alice c. 1862
Albumen print | 12.1 x 19.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2905617
Photograph of the lace, veil and wreath worn by Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843-78), on her wedding day, 1 July 1862. The veil is displayed on a table and chair.
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Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse & by Rhine (1843-78) -
12.1 x 19.4 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
- Wedding Ceremonial Costume
- Wedding dresses
- Royal Weddings
- Wedding Ceremonial Costume
- Marriage
- Social customs
- Ethnology
- visual works
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