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The wedding cake of the Duke and Duchess of Albany

27 - 27 Apr 1882

Albumen print | 28.4 x 17.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2905679

Photograph of the wedding cake of the Duke and Duchess of Albany. The cake is decorated with putti figures holding bows and arrows.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Princess Helena, Duchess of Albany (1861-1922)
    Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (1853-84)

  • 28.4 x 17.3 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Home economics
        • Food, Cooking & Dishes
          • Cakes
            • Wedding cakes
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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