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Glass plate negatives

Albert and Victoria’s collection of glass plate negatives show photographers’ working methods

JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later Edward VII (1841-1910)

1858-60

RCIN 2082476

Glass plate negative of a full length portrait of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales standing, facing slightly to the right and gazing directly at the viewer. He wears civilian clothing, an holds a top hat in his right hand and an umbrella in his right. Part of a covered table is visible on the far right. 

The glass plate negative has been photographed showing the coated side and therefore the image appears laterally reversed. A print from this negative exists in the Collection, RCIN 2915726.
  • Creator(s)

    John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert