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
Collection Group
Place of creation
England
Medium