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Glass plate negatives

Albert and Victoria’s collection of glass plate negatives show photographers’ working methods

      WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1820-79)

      RCIN 2082412

      Glass plate negative of four pugs sitting on the grass against a brick wall at the Royal Kennels, Windsor. From left to right: Minka, Fatima, Olga and Dominic.

      The glass plate negative has been photographed showing the coated side and therefore the image appears laterally reversed. A print from this negative (RCIN 2105073) can be found in an album belonging to Queen Victoria.

      • Creator(s)

        William Bambridge (1820-79) (photographer)

      • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

      • Subject(s)
        • Science, Medicine and Technology
          • Agriculture and related techniques
            • Animal husbandry
              • Dogs
                • Toy dogs (pets)
                  • Pugs (Dogs)
                • Minka (dog) (d.1874)
                • Fatima (dog)
                • Olga (dog)
                • Dominic (dog)
        • Places
          • Europe
            • Great Britain
              • England
                • Berkshire [England]
                  • Windsor [Berkshire]
                    • Windsor Home Park
                      • Royal Kennels [Windsor]
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