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Prince Albert encouraged his children’s interest in photography

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

Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942) and Major Howard Craufurd Elphinstone (1839-90) 1864

Albumen print | 8.9 x 6.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2917709

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Photograph of a full length double portrait of Prince Arthur and Major Howard Craufurd Elphinstone. The Major is seated in a chair, gazing down at a book he holds open in his right hand. Prince Arthur is seated beside him, on a low stool. He leans on the Major and looks at the book.

  • Creator(s)

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

    Subject(s)
    Prince Arthur, 1st Duke of Connaught (1850-1942)
    Sir Howard Craufurd Elphinstone (1829-90)
  • 8.9 x 6.5 cm (image)

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

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
    Subject(s)
    • Philosophy & Psychology
      • Psychology
        • Physical and Mental Activities
          • Reading (activity)