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    DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

    Prince Alfred and Macdonald [Princess Helena's Album 1852-1868]

    1853

    Albumen print | 11.1 x 13.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2160319

    Photograph of Prince Alfred (1844-1900), later the Duke of Saxe Coburg and Gotha, seated on a small pony in left side profile and facing the viewer. The Prince holds a piece of tartan that is draped over the pony. John MacDonald (d. 1860) stands on the left, holding the ponies bridle and wearing Scottish Highland costume. Taken in an outside location with hills in the background.   

    • Creator(s)

      Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      John MacDonald (d. 1860)
      Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (1844-1900)

    • 11.1 x 13.3 cm (image)

      26.3 x 34.4 cm (page dimensions)

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • Scotland
              • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
                • Balmoral Estate [Aberdeenshire]
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Agriculture and related techniques
          • Animal husbandry
            • Horses
              • Ponies
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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