carte-de-visite photograph
Summary
Three-quarter length portrait of two women, woman on right is Princess Alexandra and woman on the left is her sister, Princess Marie of Denmark. Princess Marie is wearing bodice with large buttons and bow tied at neck. Her hair is curled and piled on top of her head. Princess Alexandra is wearing velvet bodice with lace sleeves and collar. She is wearing a bustle and her full skirt is trimmed with lace. Her hair is curled and piled on top of her head. Studio background of interior with balustrade and flowers. See 2008.40.5.258 for same dress worn by Princess Alexandra. Inscribed on reverse "Princess of Wales".
Object Name
carte-de-visite photograph
Creators Name
Date Created
1865-1870
Dimensions
image: 10.2cm x 6.4cm
accession number
2008.40.5.257
Collection Group
Place of creation
Copenhagen
Medium
