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William Bambridge (1810-79)

'Melina' Aug 1854

Albumen print | 9.0 x 12.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2800715

William Bambridge (1810-79)

'Melina' Aug 1854

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Description

Photograph of a full length portrait of Melina, a Saint Bernard dog standing, facing right. She gazes ahead away from the camera. The caption indicates Melina belonged to Queen Victoria.

Provenance

From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection William Bambridge (1810-79)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

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

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

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

9.0 x 12.0 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Agriculture and related techniques
Animal husbandry
Dogs
Melina (Mount St Bernard dog, d.1856)

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