Glass plate negatives
Albert and Victoria’s collection of glass plate negatives show photographers’ working methods
FRANCES SALLY DAY (1815-92)
Prince Alfred (1844-1900), Princess Victoria, Duchess of Kent (1786-1861) and Princess Alice (1843-1878)
Apr 1860RCIN 2082707
Glass plate negative featuring two full-length group portraits of Prince Alfred, the Duchess of Kent and Princess Alice. The Duchess is seated at the centre of the group, her grandchildren standing either side. The princess extends her hands towards her grandmother, while the prince holds a top hat on one hand. Photographs taken in Buckingham Palace.
The glass plate negative has been photographed showing the coated side and therefore the image appears laterally reversed. Prints from both images exist in the Collection, RCINs 2513465 and 2117050.
The glass plate negative has been photographed showing the coated side and therefore the image appears laterally reversed. Prints from both images exist in the Collection, RCINs 2513465 and 2117050.
Creator(s)
Frances Sally Day (1815-92) (photographer)
Previously attributed to Unknown Person (photographer)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
