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    W & D DOWNEY (ACTIVE 1855-1941)

    Prince Arthur and Prince Leopold

    c.1868

    Albumen print | 26.3 x 34.4 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2160440

    Photograph of a full length double portrait of Prince Arthur, on the left, and Prince Leopold. Prince Arthur is seated and looks towards the right. He holds a cane in front of his body with both hands. Prince Leopold looks towards the camera and leans against a chair behind him. The brothers both wear full Highland dress.

    • Creator(s)

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

      Subject(s)

      Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (1853-84)
      Prince Arthur, 1st Duke of Connaught (1850-1942)

    • 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]
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • albums
            • photograph albums
          • photographs
        • printed & manuscript material
          • books
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