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Attributed to Jabez Hughes (1819-84)

Wellingtonia gigantica [sic]. Planted by H.R.H. the Prince Consort. 24th May 1855. Garden Lawn, Osborne c.1873

Carbon print | 20.0 x 17.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2102476

Wellingtonia gigantica [sic]. Planted by H. R. H. the Prince Consort. 24th May 1855. Garden Lawn, Osborne

Attributed to Jabez Hughes (1819-84)

Wellingtonia gigantica [sic]. Planted by H. R. H. the Prince Consort. 24th May 1855. Garden Lawn, Osborne c.1873

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Description

Photograph of a Wellingtonia gigantean on the garden lawn, Osborne.

The tree was planted by Prince Albert (1819-61) on 24 May 1855, Queen Victoria's birthday.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria
People involved

Creator(s)

Attributed to
Search the collection Jabez Hughes (1819-84)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Carbon print

carbon print

Measurements

20.0 x 17.5 cm (image)

26.3 x 31.3 cm (page dimensions)
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Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
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photograph albums
photographs
Subject(s)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Botany
Systematic botany
Trees

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