Princess Beatrice, 1872
William Downey and Daniel Downey (fl.c.1860-early 1900s) [photographers], London and Newcastle upon Tyne
Category
Photographs
Date
1866
Materials
Paper, Card
Measurements
Card size 102 x 62 mm
Place of origin
Newcastle upon Tyne
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1521133.24
Summary
A monochrome albumen carte de visite depicting Princess Beatrice, 1872. Beatrice is seated at a table left hand supporting her chin, right hand resting on the table. She is wearing a light coloured dress with lace trim and a white lace trimmed hat. The table has flowers on it. The print is mounted on heavy card. Printed on recto: PRINCESS BEATRICE W. & D. DOWNEY NEWCASTLE & LONDON. Printed on verso: Studio mark, a detailed crest with the following text: W. & D. Downey, photographers to her Majesty, 9 Eldon Square, Newcastle on Tyne. Below the crest: LONDON STUDIO, 61 EBURY STREET EATON SQUARE Portraits taken by appointment MARION & CO LONDON
Provenance
Part of the Fenton Collection. A gift from British Film Institute in 2017. From 1986-1999, part of BFI collection for the Museum of the Moving Image. BFI purchased collection in 1986 from James Fenton's Museum of Photography, Port Erin, Isle of Man 1976-1986
Makers and roles
William Downey and Daniel Downey (fl.c.1860-early 1900s) [photographers], London and Newcastle upon Tyne, photographic studio