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Princess Helena (1846-1923) and Princess Louise, later Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939) 7 - 7 Apr 1859
Albumen print | 15.9 x 11.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2900163
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Photograph of a full length double portrait of Princess Helena (1846-1923) and Princess Louise, later Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939) standing, facing slightly towards each other and looking at the camera. The princesses wear costumes intended to represent Swiss peasants. This includes a hat decorated with flowers, knee-length dresses with full skirts and fingerless gloves. There is a pillar covered in foliage on the far left side of the photograph.
The princesses are dressed for the Bal Costumé at Buckingham Palace.Provenance
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Albumen print
Measurements
15.9 x 11.5 cm (image)
30.8 x 24.4 cm (whole object)
Markings
annotation: Princess Helena and Princess Louise/ in the costume of Swiss Peasants./ (which they wore at the Bal Costume at Buckingham Palace,)/ April 7th 1859./ Caldesi. [beneath photograph]
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