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The Wedding Cake of the Prince and Princess of Wales 10 - 10 Mar 1863

Albumen print | 18.4 x 14.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2905626

The Wedding Cake of the Prince and Princess of Wales

Unknown Person

The Wedding Cake of the Prince and Princess of Wales 10 - 10 Mar 1863

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The Wedding Cake of the Prince and Princess of Wales

Unknown Person

The Wedding Cake of the Prince and Princess of Wales 10 - 10 Mar 1863

©

Description

Photograph of the wedding cake of the Prince and Princess of Wales, later King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. The cake is elaborately iced and is decorated with flowers.

The Prince of Wales married Princess Alexandra of Denmark at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on 10th March 1863.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Unknown Person
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

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

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

18.4 x 14.8 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Social sciences
Ethnology
Social customs
Marriage
Royal Weddings
Science, Medicine and Technology
Home economics
Food, Cooking & Dishes
Cakes
Wedding cakes

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