Glass plate negatives
Albert and Victoria’s collection of glass plate negatives show photographers’ working methods
WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1820-79)
Princess Louise, later Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939) as a Vivandière
Mar 1856Wet collodion negative | RCIN 2083653
Glass plate negative of a full length portrait of Princess Louise, later Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939) dressed as a Vivandiere for the tableau, 'The Allies' performed at Windsor Castle. She wears a hat, fitted blouse, full skirt and trousers.
The negative has been masked out, indicating the photographer's intention to print within the smaller square.
A print of this work exists in the Royal Collection, RCIN 2900068.
Creator(s)
William Bambridge (1820-79) (photographer)
From the collection of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
