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Carte de Visite featuring Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61) c. 1861

Albumen print adhered to card | 8.8 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2514304

Carte de Visite featuring Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

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Carte de Visite featuring Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61) c. 1861

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Description

Carte de Visite of an artistic representation of Britannia who is depicted resting her left arm on top of an oval frame containing an image of Prince Albert in miniature. Underneath the oval is a lion. The name ALBERT is on a plinth at the base of the image, below which is the inscription 'Born Aug^t 26 1819 Died Dec^r14 1861'

Provenance

Acquired by HM Queen Elizabeth II, May 2018
People involved

Creator(s)

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Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom (1926-2022)

Subject(s)

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

Medium and techniques

Albumen print adhered to card

card

albumen print

Measurements

8.8 x 5.4 cm (image)

9.9 x 6.1 cm (mount)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
cartes-de-visite
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Photography
Photographs
Carte-de-visite photographs

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