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WILLIAM CONSTABLE (1783-1861)

Prince Albert (1819-1861)

5 Mar 1842

RCIN 2932488

The earliest photographic image in the Royal Collection, this portrait of Prince Albert was taken at a studio in Brighton. The photographer was probably William Constable, working under a daguerreotype license from Richard Beard. 'Beard Patentee' is stamped on the mount. Today the image is now faded beyond recognition. It is kept in a brown leather case with 'PA Feb 1842' stamped in gilt on the case lid.

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