Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) as Princess of Wales with possibly Prince Albert Victor Christian Edward later Duke of Clarence and Avondale (1864-1892)
William Downey and Daniel Downey (fl.c.1860-early 1900s) [photographers], London and Newcastle upon Tyne
Category
Photographs
Date
1895
Materials
Photographic paper
Measurements
145 mm (H)99 mm (W)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Lanhydrock, Cornwall
NT 889745.14
Summary
Photograph of H.R.H. The Princess of Wales sitting in carved wooden chair holding a toddler standing on her knees; she wears a high necked dress with leg of mutton sleeves and lace over the bodice. Patterned carpet. c.1895 One of sixteen photographs in folding red and gilt leather frame which has become broken into four parts, each containing four photographs.
Provenance
A gift from the Hon. Gerald Agar-Robartes, 7th Viscount Clifden, who gave Lanhydrock to the National Trust in 1953.
Marks and inscriptions
(on reverse) W. AND D. DOWNEY/PHOTOGRAPHERS BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT/TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN/AND/TO THE IMPERIAL AND ROYAL FAMILIES OF EUROPE/(Royal coat of arms) STUDIOS/57 AND 61 EBURY ST./LONDON, S.W./Marion.Imp.Paris
Makers and roles
William Downey and Daniel Downey (fl.c.1860-early 1900s) [photographers], London and Newcastle upon Tyne, photographer