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DM 4623: a decorated tree on a table with presents, paintings, and a bracelet designed by Prince Albert.  Signed, dated and inscribed.
A Victorian Christmas at Windsor Castle

Victoria and Albert spent 20 happy Christmases together at Windsor Castle

MARY THORNYCROFT (1814-95)

Princess Helena (1846-1923) as 'Peace'

signed & dated 1857

RCIN 2170

Princess Louise (1848-1939) as 'Plenty'©

Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their children enjoyed dressing up, either for formal balls in historic costume, or for private family entertainments. These sculptures depict their fifth and sixth children, the Princesses Helena (aged ten) and Louise (aged eight).

We gave each other useful, as well as ornamental presents…

Queen Victoria’s Journal, 24 December 1858

From Queen Victoria to Prince Albert, Christmas 1858


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