Princess Beatrice of Battenberg; Queen Victoria
1 portrait of Princess Beatrice of Battenberg
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Princess Beatrice of Battenberg; Queen Victoria
by A.J. (Arthur James) Melhuish
albumen cabinet card, 1879
5 1/2 in. x 3 7/8 in. (141 mm x 98 mm) image size
Photographs Collection
NPG x76537
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- Princess Beatrice of Battenberg (1857-1944), Fifth and youngest daughter of Queen Victoria; wife of Prince Henry of Battenberg. Sitter associated with 102 portraits.
- Queen Victoria (1819-1901), Reigned 1837-1901. Sitter associated with 548 portraits, Artist or producer associated with 5 portraits.
Artistback to top
- A.J. (Arthur James) Melhuish (1829-1895), Photographer. Artist or producer associated with 46 portraits.
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- Queen Victoria's Children (2 September 2008 - 15 March 2009)
Events of 1879back to top
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International
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