Mastery of Design: A Miniature of Victoria, the Princess Royal from Queen Victoria's Bracelet,

Queen Victoria's Bracelet, 1845
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The Royal Collection
Courtesy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

On May 24, 1845, Prince Albert presented his beloved wife, Queen Victoria with a gold, enamel and pearl bracelet created from miniature portraits of their children.

Crown Copyright
The Royal Collection
Courtesy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

This particular link depicts Victoria, the Princess Royal, the first of the couple’s children. The portrait is the work of William Essex (1784–1869) who worked the enamel himself.

It is signed, dated and inscribed on the reverse: Victoria / Princess Royal / 1845 / Painted by W. Essex / Enl painter to H.[R.H.] Prince [Albert].