Prince Albert encouraged his children’s interest in photography
Prince Albert encouraged his children’s interest in photography
Albumen print | 6.6 x 7.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2917621
Photograph of a view of a 'triumphal arch', decorated with foliage and flags. A crowd of people stand beneath the arch. The arch posses various written messages including: 'Protect Our Coast', 'Son of Neptune' and 'God Save Our Queen'. It is likely the photograph was taken in South Africa.
The photograph shows a 'Triumphal Arch' that could be seen as a symbol of British Colonialism and Imperialism in South Africa in 1860
Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (1844-1900) (photographer)
6.6 x 7.5 cm (image)
From an album of photographs taken and arranged by Prince Alfred