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After Hills & Saunders (1852-2019)
Princess Helena and Princess Louise c. 1880 after an 1865 original
Carbon print | 8.5 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2901189
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Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Helena (1846-1923), later Princess Christian of Schleswig Holstein, seated on the left and Princess Louise (1848-1939), later Duchess of Argyll, standing on the right. Both Princesses wear 18th century dresses they wore at a Fancy Ball at Claremont in Feb.1865. They both have powdered hair, ringlets; their dresses have short sleeves; necklaces, gloves.
This photograph is a copy of the original albumen print, made in carbon which is a process that is less susceptible to light damage. The original photograph had faded so a carbon copy was made and glued over it.
Provenance
From an album of portrait photographs of royal children acquired by Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
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Creator(s)
Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Carbon print
Measurements
8.5 x 5.6 cm (image)
30.9 x 24.6 cm (page dimensions)
Alternative title(s)
Princess Helena and Princess Louise, 1865 [in Portraits of Royal Children Vol.8 1864-1865]
