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LEONIDA CALDESI (1823-91)

Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later Edward VII (1841-1910)

Jun 1857

Albumen print | 18.9 x 14.1 cm (image) | PAP : Prince Albert Project

Photograph of a full length portrait of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales standing, facing towards the camera. He turns his head three-quarters to the left, looking away from the camera. He holds a top hat in his right hand and a pair of loves and cane in his left. He wears a suit jacket, check cravat, check waistcoat and tweed trousers. He poses in front of a window and curtain.

  • Creator(s)

    Leonida Caldesi (1823-91) (photographer)

    Previously attributed to Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)
  • 18.9 x 14.1 cm (image)

  • From the collection of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume-Evening Dress(male)
            • Top hats
        • Travel Goods
          • Walking sticks
            • Canes
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs