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Glass plate negatives

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

WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1820-79)

John Elder with Rufus

1854

RCIN 2082409

Glass plate negative of John Elder, the keeper of the Royal Kennels, with Rufus, described as Queen Victoria's 'black hound'.

John Elder was employed at the Royal Kennels from 1852 to c. 1863. He died in 1891. Rufus was born in 25 December 1851.

The glass plate negative has been photographed showing the coated side and therefore the image appears laterally reversed. A print from this negative (RCIN 2105060) can be found in an album belonging to Queen Victoria. 

  • Creator(s)

    William Bambridge (1820-79) (photographer)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Dogs
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Berkshire [England]
              • Windsor [Berkshire]
                • Windsor Home Park
                  • Royal Kennels [Windsor]