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Prince Albert's Personal Papers

Papers relating to Prince Albert’s personal life and enthusiasms

    THOMAS PEARCE (ACTIVE C. 1850S)

    Bill issued by Thomas Pearce for photographs, photography and related expenses. Includes two letters relating to payment.

    11 - 18 Jun 1858

    Loose, handwritten manuscript papers | 3 documents (10 pages) (whole object) | RA PPTO/PP/QV/PP2/29/8939/1

    The bill lists, among other things, taking photographs of Queen Victoria, the Princess Royal and Prince Alfred.

    • Creator(s)

      Thomas Pearce (active c. 1850s) (writer)

      Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901) (addressee)

      Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61) (addressee)

    • 3 documents (10 pages) (whole object)

    • Place of Production
      Braemar [Aberdeenshire]
    • Object type(s)
        • printed & manuscript material
          • documents
            • financial records
      Language(s)
      English
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