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Glass plate negatives

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

ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

Prince Nikolaus Wilhelm of Nassau (1832-1905)

31 - 31 Oct 1854

RCIN 2083780

Glass plate negative of a three-quarter length portrait of Prince Nikolaus Wilhelm of Nassau (1832-1905), seated, facing slightly to the left. He looks towards the camera. He wears a large bow tie and holds an ornamental walking stick.

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 2906571.

  • Creator(s)

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    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Travel Goods
          • Walking sticks
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Greater London [England]
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