This exquisite and historically significant original antique c.1891 British royal presentation cabinet card (CDV) features Princess Louise of Wales, later the Princess Royal and Duchess of Fife, holding her infant daughter, Princess Alexandra of Fife. This rare and highly collectible artifact is hand-signed by Princess Louise in 1891, making it a remarkable piece of British monarchy history. Captured by the esteemed royal photographers W. & D. Downey at their London studio, the image beautifully conveys a tender maternal moment, offering an intimate glimpse into the royal family during the late Victorian era.

The cabinet card is in its original, well-preserved condition, with the royal autograph elegantly hand-signed in black fountain pen ink by Princess Louise. Measuring approximately 4.25" 6.5", it bears the embossed royal photographers warrant and crest at the bottom, further authenticating its provenance. The verso remains blank, and the quality of the photograph remains museum-worthy, retaining its historical charm and regal significance.

Princess Louise, Princess Royal and Duchess of Fife (Louise Victoria Alexandra Dagmar; 20 February 1867 4 January 1931), was the eldest daughter of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom. As a younger sister of King George V, she played a significant role within the British royal family and was granted the title of Princess Royal in 1905. Her marriage to Alexander Duff, 1st Duke of Fife, strengthened the ties between the British monarchy and Scottish nobility. Their daughter, Princess Alexandra, featured in this portrait, later became the Duchess of Fife in her own right.

This original, hand-signed royal cabinet card is of exceptional rarity and historical importance. As a museum-quality artifact, it offers a unique connection to the British royal family and an opportunity for collectors to own an authentic relic of Victorian aristocracy. One of a kind, authentic, and correct, this distinguished piece is an extraordinary acquisition for collectors of royal memorabilia, historical photography, or British monarchy artifacts.