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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

    'The Princess Mary of Cambridge' (1833-97)

    Apr 1854

    Albumen print | 20.1 x 14.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2906047

    Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Mary of Cambridge (1833-1897) seated, facing three-quarters to the left. She wears a dark colour dress and a shawl. On the right of the photograph stands a small, circular table.

    Princess Mary Adelaide, a granddaughter of King George III, was married to Francis, Duke of Teck. She was the mother of Queen Mary.

    • Creator(s)

      Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Princess Mary Adelaide, Duchess of Teck (1833-97)

    • 20.1 x 14.9 cm (image)

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

    • Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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