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Exhibitions and records of works of art

Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art

      UNKNOWN PERSON

      Bust of a young Queen Victoria

      c. 1860

      Stereo card | 9.9 x 18.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2513495

      Stereoscopic card showing a bust of Queen Victoria wearing a coronet and robe. The Queen is depicted facing three-quarters to the right.
      • Creator(s)

        Unknown Person (photographer)

      • 9.9 x 18.0 cm (whole object)

      • Subject(s)
        • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
          • Plastic arts
            • Sculpture
              • Busts (sculpture)
        • Science, Medicine and Technology
          • Industries, Crafts and Trades
            • Jewellery
              • Coronets (headwear)