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Princess Helena (1846-1923) and Princess Louise, later Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939) Jul 1859
Albumen print | 8.2 x 6.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2900214
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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). The princesses stand together. Princess Helena faces towards the camera and Princess Louise faces left, her face captured in profile. Princess Helena holds a book in her right hand. The princesses wear similar clothing consisting of a locket, light coloured shirt, tied at the waist with dark coloured material, and a dark coloured skirt.
Photograph taken at Osborne.Provenance
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
8.2 x 6.3 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)
Markings
annotation: [above work] Princefs Helena and Princefs Louise,/ Osborne, July, 1859./ [below] Miss Day. [above and beneath work]
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