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Richard Poate (1811-78)

The Victoria and Albert c.1858

Salted paper print | 17.5 x 24.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2932767

The Victoria and Albert

Richard Poate (1811-78)

The Victoria and Albert c.1858

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Description

Photograph of the Royal yacht Victoria and Albert on the water with the shoreline in the foreground. The yacht has two funnels and three masts with the ensign flying to the rear of the yacht. A second unidentified vessel can be seen on the left.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Richard Poate (1811-78)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

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

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

Subject(s)

Search the collection HMY Victoria and Albert II (royal yacht, launched 1855; scrapped c. 1904)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Salted paper print

salted paper print

Measurements

17.5 x 24.6 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Engineering & Technology
Vessels (marine)
Boats
Yachts
Paddle Steamers

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