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Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (1844-1900)

Edward Cowley (1817-93) and Gustav Mayet 1865

Albumen print | 9.1 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2917817

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Photograph of a full length double portrait of Edward Cowley and Gustav Mayet.  Cowley is seated, facing three-quarters to the left. He poses with his legs crossed and looks down at a book he holds in front of his chest with both hands. Mayet stands beside him, facing slightly towards him. They both wear suits. Photograph taken in Windsor.

Cowley was a jaegar for the Royal Household. Mayet worked for the Royal Household.
  • Creator(s)

    Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (1844-1900) (photographer)

    Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (1844-1900) (royal creator)

    Subject(s)
    Edward Cowley (1817-93)
    Mayet, Gustav, Royal Household (fl.1859-1872)
  • 9.1 x 5.8 cm (image)

  • From an album of photographs taken and arranged by Prince Alfred

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs