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Princess Louise's wedding cake, 21 March 1871 Mar 1871

Albumen print | 28.5 x 19.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2905653

Princess Louise's wedding cake, 21 March 1871

Unknown Person

Princess Louise's wedding cake, 21 March 1871 Mar 1871

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Princess Louise's wedding cake, 21 March 1871

Unknown Person

Princess Louise's wedding cake, 21 March 1871 Mar 1871

©

Description

Photograph of the wedding cake made for Princess Louise's wedding. The cake is four tier and shaped like a tower. The cake is topped by a classical female figure.

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)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

28.5 x 19.8 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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