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ATTRIBUTED TO WINDOW & BRIDGE (ACTIVE 1862-66)

Victoria Kerr, Marchioness of Lothian (1845-1938)

c.1864

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2911472

Photograph of a full length portrait of Lady Victoria Kerr, later Marchioness of Lothian when Lady Victoria Scott, standing, facing three-quarters to the left. She turns her head and looks towards the camera. She holds her hands together in front of her waist. She wears a ball gown, possibly a bridesmaid's dress and flowers in her hair and on her dress.

Lady Victoria Scott was one of eight bridesmaids to Princes Alexandra of Denmark, later Queen Alexandra.

  • Creator(s)

    Attributed to Window & Bridge (active 1862-66) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Victoria, Marchioness of Lothian (1845-1938)

  • annotation: Lady Victoria Kerr. [beneath work]

  • 8.5 x 5.7 cm (image)

    9.7 x 6.3 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs
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