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PRINCE ARTHUR, 1ST DUKE OF CONNAUGHT (1850-1942)

'Mr A Smith's garden, Scilly Islands'

May 1862

Albumen print | 8 x 7.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2117226

Photograph of an ornamental garden, with a path in the middle, trees and large shrubs including rhododendrons growing, on the right.

This garden was established by Augustus Smith (1804-1872), the Governor of the Scilly Isles, which included the remains of Tresco Abbey.
  • Creator(s)

    Prince Arthur, 1st Duke of Connaught (1850-1942) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Augustus Smith (1804-72)
  • 8 x 7.2 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Princess Louise

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Scilly Isles [England]
              • Tresco [Scilly Isles]
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs