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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

      JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

      Prince Albert (1819-61)

      1 - 1 Mar 1861

      Hand-coloured albumen print, carte de visite | 8.6 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2105671

      Photograph of a full length, hand-coloured portrait of Prince Albert standing next to a pillar. He faces three-quarters to the left. He holds a top hat and walking stick in front of his body.

      • Creator(s)

        John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)

        Subject(s)

        Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

      • 8.6 x 5.6 cm (image)

        9.7 x 6.2 cm (mount)

      • Acquired by Prince Albert and Queen Victoria

      • Subject(s)
        • Science, Medicine and Technology
          • Industries, Crafts and Trades
            • Clothing
              • Costume-Evening Dress(male)
                • Top hats
            • Travel Goods
              • Walking sticks
        Object type(s)
          • visual works
            • photographs
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