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Memorial works

Following Albert’s premature death, Victoria commissioned the creation of photographs and decorative objects that memorialised her beloved husband

    AFTER EDWARD HENRY CORBOULD (1815-1905)

    Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

    c. 1861

    Albumen print on card | 9.8 x 6.3 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2418595

    Photograph after a painting of Prince Albert (1819-61) in Highland dress. Prince Albert is depicted leaning against a fireplace.

    In an envelope marked 'The Prince Consort in Kilt'.

    • Creator(s)

      After Edward Henry Corbould (1815-1905) (artist)

    • 9.8 x 6.3 cm (whole object)

      8.9 x 5.7 cm (image)

    • A label on a brass tablet (RCIN 55344) suggests that the photograph was 'always placed on the Queen's writing table'

    • Subject(s)
      • Social sciences
        • Ethnology
          • Costume & National dress
            • Costume-Great Britain
              • Costume-Scotland
                • Scottish Highland Dress
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