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Glass plate negatives

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

JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

Princess Louise, later Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939), and Princess Helena (1846-1923)

Jun 1860

RCIN 2082598

Glass plate negative of a full length double portrait of Princess Helena and Princess Louise. Princess Louise stands facing three-quarters to the left, turing her head slightly to look at the camera. She holds a flower in one hand. Princess Helena is seated, facing three-quarters to the right. She looks ahead, away from the camera and holds a book open on her lap with both hands. The sisters are dressed in a similar fashion.

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 2900362. 
  • Creator(s)

    John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert