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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE

    'Minka'

    Aug 1854

    Albumen print | 6.0 x 4.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2800704

    Photograph of a full length portrait of a pug dog named Minka. The pug is seated, facing towards the left. She turns her head and gazes to the right.

    The caption indicates that Minka was brought to England from Moscow and belonged to Queen Victoria (1819-1901). This photograph was taken at the Kennel, Windsor Home Park in August 1854.

    • Creator(s)

      William Bambridge (photographer)

    • 6.0 x 4.8 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
              • Toy dogs (pets)
                • Pugs (Dogs)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • England
              • Berkshire [England]
                • Windsor [Berkshire]
                  • Windsor Home Park
                    • Royal Kennels [Windsor]
                      • Kennels Cottage [Windsor Home Park]
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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