Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom

Large cabinet card by W. & D. Downey featuring Queen Victoria at her desk with a portrait of Prince Albert in front of her, signed and dated "Victoria R.I. Aug 21, 1984" to the top left corner, original photographer's mount, handwritten annotation to the verso reading "This photograph of Queen Victoria was given to Blanche, wife of 5th Marquis of Waterford by Her Majesty on board their yacht Fedora, Cowes, Aug 21, 1894", some age-related toning, handling wear to margins and corners, 32.5 x 19cm.