Carte-de-visite
Southwell Brothers (fl.1862-1878) [photographers] London
Category
Ephemera
Date
1863
Materials
Card
Measurements
100 x 65 mm
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1153175.26
Summary
A carte de visite photograph (photographic print pasted onto card) depicting Princess Alexandra (1844-1925) and her sister Princess Dagmar (1847-1928) at a piano, photographed in a studio by the Southwell Brothers. They are posed in front of a painted backdrop including a column and stained glass window.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
Bottom front of card: SOUTHWELL Bros. COPYRIGHT Reverse top of card: Princess of Wales / Princess Dagmar / (Queen Alexandra) Centre reverse: [Logo] / SOUTHWELL / BROTHERS / Photographers Royal / 16 & 22, BAKER STREET / LONDON
Makers and roles
Southwell Brothers (fl.1862-1878) [photographers] London, manufacturer