The Princess of Wales, later Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) with possibly Prince Albert Victor Christian Edward Duke of Clarence and Avondale (1864-1892) and Prince George later King George V (1865–1936).
William Downey and Daniel Downey (fl.c.1860-early 1900s) [photographers], London and Newcastle upon Tyne
Category
Photographs
Date
Apr 1895
Materials
Photographic paper
Measurements
142 mm (H)99 mm (W)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Lanhydrock, Cornwall
NT 889745.9
Summary
Photograph of H.R.H. The Princess of Wales sitting on a garden chair in front of a building with trellised wall; she wears a high necked dress with leg of mutton sleeves and lace around the collar. Beside her stands a toddler in white coat and hat and a baby, also in hat and coat, sits on her knee together with King Charles spaniel. See LAN.PH.5166.6 and PH.5166.8. 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
(printed 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