Glass plate negatives
Albert and Victoria’s collection of glass plate negatives show photographers’ working methods
HUGHES & MULLINS (1883-1917)
Prince Albert (1819-61)
c. 1860-70RCIN 2083198
Glass plate negative of a unidentified painting depicting a half-length portrait of Prince Albert. The prince is facing three-quarters to the left, turning his gaze to look at the viewer. The work was photographed in its within its gilt-wood frame.
The glass plate negative has been photographed showing the coated side and therefore the image appears laterally reversed. A print from this negative exist in the Collection, RCIN 2931356.h.
Creator(s)
Hughes & Mullins (1883-1917) (photographer)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
