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    The lace, veil and worn by Princess Alice

    c. 1862

    Albumen print | 12.1 x 19.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2905617

    Photograph of the lace, veil and wreath worn by Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843-78), on her wedding day, 1 July 1862. The veil is displayed on a table and chair.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse & by Rhine (1843-78)

    • 12.1 x 19.4 cm (image)

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria

    • Subject(s)
      • Social sciences
        • Ethnology
          • Social customs
            • Marriage
              • Wedding Ceremonial Costume
                • Wedding dresses
              • Royal Weddings
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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