Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
After Leonida Caldesi (1823-91)
Victoria Alexandrina Campbell (1843-1909) in her Confirmation dress 1887 copy after an original of 1859
Carbon print | 17.0 x 12.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2906790
Photograph of a full length portrait of the Honourable Victoria Alexandrina Campbell (1843-1909) standing, facing a quarter to the right. She turns her head and looks towards the camera. She wears her Confirmation dress and veil. She holds a small book, possibly a prayer book or Bible.
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Creator(s)
After Leonida Caldesi (1823-91) (photographer)
Hughes & Mullins (1883-1917) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Victoria Alexandrina Elizabeth Campbell Lambton (1843-1909) -
17.0 x 12.6 cm (image)
28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)
29.5 x 24.5 x 6.0 cm (album)
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The Hon. Victoria Alexandrina Campbell in her Confirmation dress, 1859 [Photographic Portraits Vol.2/60 1852-1859]
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Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- albums
- photograph albums
- visual works
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