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    PRINCE ALFRED, DUKE OF EDINBURGH AND SAXE-COBURG & GOTHA (1844-1900)

    Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942) and Prince Leopold, later Duke of Albany (1853-84)

    1864

    Albumen print | 9 x 6.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2917708

    Photograph of a full length double portrait of Prince Arthur and Prince Leopold. Prince Arthur stands on the left, looking towards the camera and holding a cap in his right hand. Prince Leopold stands behind him, leaning on a pedestal. The brothers pose around glass doors. A dog lies between them.

    • Creator(s)

      Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (1844-1900) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

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

    • 9 x 6.2 cm (image)

    • From an album of photographs taken and arranged by Prince Alfred

    • Subject(s)
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Agriculture and related techniques
          • Animal husbandry
            • Dogs
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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