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THOMAS PEARCE (ACTIVE C. 1850S)

Prince Arthur on "Topsy" and J. Poltred

c. 1857

Albumen print | 9.5 x 13.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2160338

Photograph of Prince Arthur (1850-1942), later Duke of Connaught and Strathearn seated in left side profile on the pony called 'Topsy' outside a building with two windows in the wall, probably on the Balmoral estate. The young Prince wears a tartan shawl and glengarry hat. The Pony is held by its bridle by J Poltred who wears a top hat and along jacket.  
  • Creator(s)

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

  • 9.5 x 13.3 cm (image)

    26.3 x 34.4 cm (page dimensions)

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
              • Balmoral Castle [Aberdeenshire]
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume-Evening Dress(male)
            • Top hats
          • Formal dress
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Horses
            • Ponies
              • Topsy (Prince Arthur's Pony)