Albert and Victoria’s collection of glass plate negatives show photographers’ working methods
JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)
Princess Louise, later Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939), and Princess Helena (1846-1923)
Jun 1860RCIN 2082598
Glass plate negative of a full length double portrait of Princess Helena and Princess Louise. Princess Louise stands facing three-quarters to the left, turing her head slightly to look at the camera. She holds a flower in one hand. Princess Helena is seated, facing three-quarters to the right. She looks ahead, away from the camera and holds a book open on her lap with both hands. The sisters are dressed in a similar fashion.
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 2900362.
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 2900362.
Creator(s)
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Princess Helena (1846-1923)Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939)- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- negatives
- glass plate negatives
- negatives
- photographs
- visual works
