Albert and Victoria’s collection of glass plate negatives show photographers’ working methods
JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)
Princess Beatrice (1857-1944)
Jun 1860RCIN 2082528
Glass plate negative of a full length portrait of Princess Beatrice standing, facing towards the camera. The princess holds a fan in her right hand and a posy of flowers in her left. She wears a floral headdress, a locket and a light coloured dress with a full skirt. She poses in front of a balustrade.
The glass plate negative has been photographed showing the coated side and therefore the image appears laterally reversed. At least one print from this negative exists in the Collection, RCIN 2900349.
The glass plate negative has been photographed showing the coated side and therefore the image appears laterally reversed. At least one print from this negative exists in the Collection, RCIN 2900349.
Creator(s)
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
