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Leonida Caldesi (1823-91)

'Peter a favourite cat in the Royal Stables' 26 - 26 Mar 1857

Albumen print | 10.4 x 14.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2906237

'Peter a favourite cat in the Royal Stables'

Leonida Caldesi (1823-91)

'Peter a favourite cat in the Royal Stables' 26 - 26 Mar 1857

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Description

Photograph of Peter, a black cat who lived in the Royal Stables. He is sitting on a ledge outside Buckingham Palace, with a column to the right. A ribbon is tied around his neck.

Provenance

From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Leonida Caldesi (1823-91)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

10.4 x 14.1 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Agriculture and related techniques
Animal husbandry
Cats (domestic)
Peter (cat, fl. 1857)
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
Greater London [England]
London [Greater London]
City of Westminster [London]
Buckingham Palace

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