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William Bambridge (1819-79)

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

Albumen print | 8.2 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2900596

Description

Full length photographic portrait of Princess Alice standing facing front in her wedding dress, which has flowers all around the bottom; her lace veil hangs over her shoulders and down her back from flowers in her hair. She wears a cross round her neck.

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

8.2 x 5.5 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

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