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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 King Edward VII (1841-1910)

9 - 9 Nov 1858

RCIN 2082677

Glass plate negative of a full length portrait of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales standing. The prince faces towards the camera and leans his one elbow against a plinth beside him. He wears a military uniform with belt, sash over the shoulder, and Garter Star. His plumed bicorne is visible on top of the plinth. His other hand holds the hilt of his sword.

The glass plate negative has been photographed showing the coated side and therefore the image appears laterally reversed. Prints from this negative do not seem to exist in the Collection, however a variant from the same sitting is represented by RCIN 2915726.

  • Creator(s)

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

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert