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William Bambridge (1810-79)

Princess Beatrice (1857-1944) c.1880 after an original of 2 Jun 1858

Carbon print | 15.0 x 19.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2900135

Princess Beatrice (1857-1944)

William Bambridge (1810-79)

Princess Beatrice (1857-1944) c.1880 after an original of 2 Jun 1858

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Description

Photograph of a full length portrait of the infant Princess Beatrice (1857-1944) lying down in a cradle, looking towards the camera. A woman's arm can be seen in the background, her hand placed in the cradle.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

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

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 Beatrice, Princess Henry of Battenberg (1857-1944)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Carbon print

carbon print

Measurements

15.0 x 19.7 cm (image)

30.8 x 24.4 cm (whole object)

Markings

annotation: Princess Beatrice/ June 2nd, 1858./ Bambridge [beneath work]
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Zoology
Animals
Mammals
Humans
Babies (human)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Home economics
Furniture & accessories
Beds
Cradles

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