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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

    UNKNOWN PERSON

    Caroline, Hereditary Princess of Denmark (1793-1881)

    1862

    Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2907988

    Photograph of a full length portrait of Caroline, Hereditary Princess (1793-1881), standing facing front, her head turned a little to her left. She rests her right hand on a small side table beside her. She wears a bonnet tied under her chin with a wide ribbon, and a dark colour dress. 

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Princess Caroline of Denmark (1793-1881)

    • 8.7 x 5.7 cm (image)

      9.7 x 6.3 cm (mount)

      22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

      23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)

    • Caroline, Hereditary Princess of Denmark, 1862. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria

    • Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
            • cartes-de-visite
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