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WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1820-79)

Victoria, the Princess Royal, later Empress of Germany (1840-1901), at her Confirmation

20 Mar 1856

Salted paper print | 16.5 x 11.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2900072

Photograph of a full length portrait of Victoria, the Princess Royal, later Empress of Germany (1840-1901) at her Confirmation at Windsor Castle. The Princess stands, facing three-quarters to the left. With both hands, she holds a prayer book in front of her waist. She gazes down. The Princess wears a long white dress and white gloves.

  • Creator(s)

    William Bambridge (1820-79) (photographer)

  • The Princess Royal/ at her Confirmation./ 20th March. 1856./ Windsor Castle./ By Mr Bambridge.

  • 16.5 x 11.6 cm (image)

    31.0 x 24.7 cm (whole object)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Religion & Theology
      • Religions and faiths
        • Christianity
          • Christian church in general
            • Sacraments
              • Confirmation (sacrament)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Berkshire [England]
              • Windsor [Berkshire]
                • Windsor Castle
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