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Camille Silvy (1834-1910)
Album of photographs of Prince Albert c. 1861
Velvet photograph frame | 25.0 x 16.4 x 3.2 cm (whole object) | RCIN 55287
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Purple velvet covered photograph album with metal corner mounts. An applied gilt AV cypher, European metal crown and a cypher with the motto "Treu und Fest" features on the front. The frame and cover is held together by a hinged gilt clasp featuring a VA cypher. The frame is lined in cream silk with a single gilt band. The album features a variety of photographs (RCINs 2514751-2514765) of Prince Albert.
'Treu und Fest' translated from German into England means 'Loyal and Sure'. It was Prince Albert's personal motto.Provenance
Acquired by Queen Victoria
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Medium and techniques
Velvet photograph frame
Measurements
25.0 x 16.4 x 3.2 cm (whole object)
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