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Glass plate negatives

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

JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII (1841-1910)

9 - 9 Nov 1858

RCIN 2083630

Glass plate negative of a full length portrait of the Prince of Wales standing, facing slightly to the right and looking to the camera. The prince wears a military uniform with a sash across his torso. He holds a plumed hat in one hand and a sword in the other. 

The glass plate negative has been photographed showing the coated side and therefore the image appears laterally reversed. A print from this negative exists in the Collection, RCIN 2900150.

  • Creator(s)

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

  • Acquired by Queen victoria and Prince Albert

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