carte-de-visite photograph



carte-de-visite photograph

Summary

Full length studio portrait of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Queen Victoria is wearing close fitting bodice, shaped in a "V" at centre front, loose sleeves, white collar and full skirt. Her hair is centre parted and she is wearing small cap or hair covering at back of head. Prince Albert is wearing frock coat, trousers, waistcoat, shirt, collar and necktie. He is holding an open book. Inscribed on reverse "Prince Albert & Queen Victoria". Plain studio backdrop.


Object Name

carte-de-visite photograph

Date Created

1855-1860

Dimensions

image: 10.2cm x 6.4cm

accession number

2008.40.5.234

Place of creation

England

Medium


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