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Alexander Bassano : 25 Old Bond Street
Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) when Princess of Wales c. 1885
Albumen print, cabinet card | 15.2 x 10.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2106240
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Photograph of the Princess of Wales facing the viewer, wearing a diamond tiara, the diamond Collet necklace made into a choker which were part of the paure given to the Princess by her husband on her wedding day. The Princess also wears a diamond rivière necklace. She wears Royal Family Orders on her left shoulder and the Order of St Catherine of Russia. Half length portrait, signed 'Alexandra' by the sitter.
The verso of the cabinet card has the photographic studio's credit: 'Alexander Bassano, Studio 25 Old Bond St, W, opposite Burlington Gardens.' -
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print, cabinet card
Measurements
15.2 x 10.3 cm (image)
16.6 x 10.8 cm (mount)
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