The Royal Album 1860 c. 1860 - 1880

"The Royal Album 1860" is a bound volume created by English photographer Jeremiah Gurney around 1860-1880. The cover is a rich emerald green with gold detailing including the Prince of Wales's feathers, a crown, and the inscription "The Royal Album 1860," giving insight into the Victorian era's fascination with royalty. This album, now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, offers a glimpse into 19th-century photographic practices and the cultural significance of royal imagery.