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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

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Triumphal Arch, Balmoral

1885

Albumen print | 16.8 x 22.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2905699

Photograph of Triumphal Arch at Balmoral set up for the honeymoon of Princess Beatrice and Prince Henry of Battenberg. The arch features Gaelic inscription 'Ceud Mile Failte' and the initials of Princess Beatrice and Prince Henry of Battenberg.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • 16.8 x 22.3 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
              • Balmoral Castle [Aberdeenshire]
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Secular architecture
          • Triumphal arches
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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