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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 | 9.2 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2917818

    Photograph of a full length double portrait of Edward Cowley and Gustav Mayet. They both stand, facing towards the camera. Cowley poses with his hand his right hand holding the back of a chair. 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)

    • 9.2 x 5.8 cm (image)

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

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