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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1819-79)

    'Minka and Pedro'

    c.1854

    Albumen print | 11.1 x 9.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2800705

    Photograph of a full length, group portrait of Minka and Pedro, pugs belonging to Queen Victoria. The photograph was taken at the Kennel in Windsor Home Park.

    A caption on the previous page states Minka was brought to England from Moscow.

    • Creator(s)

      William Bambridge (1819-79) (photographer)

    • 11.1 x 9.0 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
              • Minka (dog) (d.1874)
              • Pedro (Pug dog,d.1858)
              • Toy dogs (pets)
                • Pugs (Dogs)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • England
              • Berkshire [England]
                • Windsor [Berkshire]
                  • Windsor Home Park
                    • Royal Kennels [Windsor]
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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