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    JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

    Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

    Mar 1861

    Albumen photographic print pasted onto card | 8.5 x 5 cm (sight) | RCIN 2914952

    Carte-de-visite photograph of Prince Albert, standing, facing towards the camera. He turns his head slightly to the left and gazes ahead, away from the camera. He leans on a plinth, located on the right side of the photograph, and poses with his hands held together in front of his waist. He wears a morning suit and striped waistcoat.

    • Creator(s)

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

      Subject(s)

      Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

    • 8.5 x 5 cm (sight)

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

    • Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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