Princess Alice (1843-78), afterwards Princess Louis of Hesse and by Rhine, in her wedding dress Jul 1862

Albumen print | 14.7 x 11.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2900593

Description

Full length photographic portrait of Princess Alice standing three-quarters left in her wedding dress, her hands together in front of her; flowers all round bottom of dress; her lace veil hangs over her shoulders and down her back from flowers in her hair. Curtain background right.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection William Bambridge (1819-79)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse & by Rhine (1843-78)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

14.7 x 11.2 cm (image)

31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Social sciences
Ethnology
Social customs
Marriage
Wedding Ceremonial Costume
Wedding dresses
Brides
Royal Weddings
References

Alternative title(s)

Princess Alice (Princess Louis of Hesse) in her wedding dress, July 1862 [in Portraits of Royal Children Vol.6 1862-1863]

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