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    W & D DOWNEY (ACTIVE 1855-1941)

    Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught and Princess Louise, later Duchess of Argyll

    c. 1866

    Albumen print | 9.0 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2160386

    Photograph from an album of Prince Arthur (1850-1942), later Duke of Connaught and Strathearn who stands, wearing Highland dress on the left, in front of a chair that is placed against a wall. On the right stands Princess Louise (1848-1939), later Duchess of Argyll who faces three-quarters to the left. 

    • Creator(s)

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

      Subject(s)

      Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939)
      Prince Arthur, 1st Duke of Connaught (1850-1942)

    • 9.0 x 5.4 cm (image)

      26.3 x 34.4 cm (page dimensions)

    • Album: Princess Helena's album 1852-68

    • Subject(s)
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Home economics
          • Furniture & accessories
            • Seating. Chairs
              • Chairs
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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