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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE

    'Ferry'

    Oct 1854

    Albumen print | 8.9 x 11.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2800714

    Photograph of a full length portrait of a dog, 'Ferry', lying on the ground beside a brick wall. The caption states the dog belonged to Queen Victoria (1819-1901).
    • Creator(s)

      William Bambridge (photographer)

    • 8.9 x 11.3 cm (image)

    • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Agriculture and related techniques
          • Animal husbandry
            • Dogs
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs