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    W & D DOWNEY (ACTIVE 1855-1941)

    Prince and Princess Of Wales

    c.1868

    Albumen print | 26.3 x 34.4 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2160437

    Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Alexandra of Wales and Albert Edward, Prince of Wales. Princess Alexandra is seated, facing three-quarters to the right. She looks towards the camera and has her arms crossed. The Prince of Wales stands beside her, facing towards the camera. He holds a cane in his left hand.

    • Creator(s)

      W & D Downey (active 1855-1941) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)
      Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom (1844-1925)

    • 26.3 x 34.4 cm (page dimensions)

      9.1 x 5.5 cm (image)

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • Scotland
              • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
                • Balmoral Castle [Aberdeenshire]
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Industries, Crafts and Trades
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      Object type(s)
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          • albums
            • photograph albums
          • photographs
        • printed & manuscript material
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