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W & D Downey (active 1855-1941)

Queen Victoria (1819-1901) as Empress of India, 1876 Jan 1876

Albumen print, mounted on card | RCIN 2105736

Queen Victoria (1819-1901) as Empress of India, 1876

W & D Downey (active 1855-1941)

Queen Victoria (1819-1901) as Empress of India, 1876 Jan 1876

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Description

Photograph of Queen Victoria seated on the Travancore ivory throne in three-quarters left position. She holds a fan in both hands and wears the sash of the Order of Neshan Aftab, presented to her by the Shah of Persia. Portrait used as her official portrait as Empress of India in January 1876.
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Creator(s)

Search the collection W & D Downey (active 1855-1941)
(photographer)

Subject(s)

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Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print, mounted on card

albumen print
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Industries, Crafts and Trades
Clothing
Sashes (decorative article of clothing)
Fans
Home economics
Furniture & accessories
Seating. Chairs
Chairs
Thrones
Places
Asia
India
Kerala [India]
Travancore [Kerala]

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