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After? Robert Thorburn (1818-85)

Princess Augusta of Cambridge, Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz] published 1850

Stipple with engraving | 24.9 x 18.4 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 2506536

Princess Augusta of Cambridge, Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz]

After? Robert Thorburn (1818-85)

Princess Augusta of Cambridge, Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz] published 1850

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Description

A stipple engraving from an album of portraits containing prints and photographs: Princess Augusta of Cambridge in her bridal dress, standing three-quarter length; turned to the right with her head three quarters to the right; with her hair in a knot, crowned with a wreath of flowers; wearing a lace gown and a veil; holding a closed fan. Inscribed and dated on the mount, below.

Provenance

From an album compiled by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

After?
Search the collection Robert Thorburn (1818-85)
(artist)

Search the collection Hering & Remington, 137 Regent Street.
(publisher)

Acquirer(s)

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

Search the collection View the person page Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Princess Augusta of Hesse-Cassel, Duchess of Cambridge (1797-1889)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Stipple with engraving

Measurements

24.9 x 18.4 cm (sheet of paper)
Groupings
Category
Portrait Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
engravings
Subject(s)
Social sciences
Ethnology
Social customs
Marriage
Wedding Ceremonial Costume
Wedding dresses
References

Alternative title(s)

Princess Augusta of Cambridge in her wedding dress

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