Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
William Bambridge (1810-79)
Victoria, the Princess Royal in her confirmation dress 20 - 20 Mar 1856
Albumen print | 9.9 x 8.3 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2905589
Photograph of a full length portrait of Victoria, the Princess Royal, later Empress of Germany (1840-1901), kneeling in front of a make-shift altar, her back facing towards the camera. She places her hands on top of a Bible. She wears her confirmation dress that features a wide skirt.
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Creator(s)
William Bambridge (1810-79) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Empress Friedrich, German Empress and Queen of Prussia (1840-1901) -
9.9 x 8.3 cm (whole object)
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Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- visual works
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