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Camille Silvy (1834-1910)

Princess's Rifle Corps c. 1860

Albumen print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913572

Princess's Rifle Corps

Camille Silvy (1834-1910)

Princess's Rifle Corps c. 1860

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Description

Photograph of a full length portrait of three female performers known as the Princess's Rifle Corps. They group are dressed in military-inspired costumes and all carry rifles. They pose in front of a painted backdrop.

The Princess's Rifle Corps, or the Princess's Theatre Rifles, a members of a ballet company performing in a production of 'Jack the Giant Killer'.

Provenance

Acquired by Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Camille Silvy (1834-1910)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

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

Subject(s)

Search the collection Princess's Rifle Corps
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)

9.5 x 6.1 cm (mount)

8.8 x 5.8 cm (image)

Markings

annotation: Pfs's Rifle Corps [beneath work]
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
albums
photograph albums
photographs
cartes-de-visite
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Engineering & Technology
Military engineering
Arms (weapons)
Firearms
Rifles

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