The Marriage of Her Majesty Victoria, February 10, 1840.

PrinterPrinted by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

PublisherPublished by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

PublisherPublished by Kelloggs & Thayer American, 1846 - 1847

PublisherPublished by D. Needham American, 1808 - 1888

Date1845

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 8 5/8 x 12 1/2in. (21.9 x 31.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 9 15/16 x 13 15/16in. (25.2 x 35.4cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Samuel St. John Morgan

DescriptionQueen Victoria and her husband, Albert of Saxe-Coburg Gotha, hands joined, are being blessed at their marriage by a man in clerical robes who stands behind them. The wedding takes place in a church interior amongst a throng of richly dressed dignitaries. Onlookers are on balconies on either side. Many women wear plumed headdresses. Some men wear wigs. Two thrones and two large candle sticks are in the background. On the wall behind the gathering is a large medallion with the letters "IHS" printed in the center.

Object number1950.86.0

InscribedOn recto, title inscribed in lower margin, "THE MARRIAGE OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA. / FEB. 10, 1840. / 256".

On verso, inscribed upper right in purple ink, "994". In pencil: upper center, "14 9/16 & 17 13/16"; lower right, "CONSV CPC 1987./Drawer 2./ Print Box 8 #7".NotesSubject Note: Victoria (1819-1901) was Queen of England from 1837-1901.

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