Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1820-79)
Victoria, the Princess Royal in her confirmation dress
20 Mar 1856Albumen 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.
Creator(s)
William Bambridge (1820-79) (photographer)
9.9 x 8.3 cm (whole object)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert