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    THOMAS PEARCE (ACTIVE C. 1850S)

    Prince Arthur (1850-1942), later Duke of Connaught and Strathearn

    c. 1857

    Albumen print | 10.1 x 8.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2160335

    Photograph of Prince Arthur standing in a full length portrait in right side profile, holding a rifle in both hands. The Prince wears full Highland costume including a tartan kilt and glengarry hat, decorated with a feather.

    • Creator(s)

      Thomas Pearce (active c. 1850s) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

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

    • 10.1 x 8.3 cm (image)

      26.3 x 34.4 cm (page dimensions)

    • Pss Helena's Album 1852-1868

    • Subject(s)
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Engineering & Technology
          • Military engineering
            • Arms (weapons)
              • Firearms
                • Guns
      • Social sciences
        • Ethnology
          • Costume & National dress
            • Costume-Great Britain
              • Costume-Scotland
                • Scottish Highland Dress
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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