Children's albums
Children's albums
'H.R.H. The Prince Leopold'
7 Apr 1859Hand-coloured salted paper print | 12.1 x 10.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2917896
Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Leopold, later Duke of Albany (1853-84) standing, facing slightly to the right. He looks towards the camera. He places his left arm on the back of a chair. The prince wears the costume of son of King Henry IV, including a tunic with pointed collar and tights. His hat is placed on the seat of the chair.
Prince Leopold is dressed for the Bal Costume at Buckingham Palace, an event to celebrate his 6th birthday.
Creator(s)
Leonida Caldesi (1823-91) (photographer)
12.1 x 10.0 cm (image)
- From an album compiled by Princess Helena
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Toys and Decorations
- Theatrical costumes
- Toys and Decorations
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Science, Medicine and Technology