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Glass plate negatives

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

UNKNOWN PERSON

The Prince Consort's Passage, Windsor Castle

c.1861

RCIN 2084263

Glass plate negative of the Passage in The Prince Consort's Rooms, Windsor Castle (F208). Includes bust and two top hats on a table beside a window.

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 2103778.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Berkshire [England]
              • Windsor [Berkshire]
                • Windsor Castle
                  • Interiors of Windsor Castle
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