Princess Helena (1846-1923) Apr 1859
Albumen print | 18.1 x 14.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2900178
-
Photograph of a half length portrait of Princess Helena (1846-1923) seated, facing halfway to the left. She gazes ahead, away from the camera. She wears a long-sleeved check patterned dress with black velvet detailing, a lace collar and a locket.
Princess Helena was the third daughter and fifth child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. In 1866, she married Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein. This photograph is the companion of a similar portrait taken of her younger sister, Princess Louise.Provenance
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
-
Creator(s)
(photographer)Acquirer(s)
-
Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
18.1 x 14.4 cm (image)
30.8 x 24.4 cm (whole object)
Category
Object type(s)
Other number(s)
Alternative title(s)
Princess Helena, 1859 [in Portraits of Royal Children Vol.3 1858-1859]