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AFTER JOHN THOMAS (1813-62)

Prince Consort's Arms

1860

Albumen print | 28.3 x 36.6 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2160099

Photograph of a marble bas relief of the Prince Consort's Arms, as shown over the grand entrance at Balmoral Castle. The arms depict a lion and unicorn supporting the Royal Standard that is surrounded by garter reading: Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense. The letters A P stand on either side of the standard.

  • Creator(s)

    After John Thomas (1813-62) (sculptor)

  • 28.3 x 36.6 cm (page dimensions)

    10.2 x 12.5 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Genealogy and Heraldry
      • Heraldry
        • Coats of arms
          • Coats of arms-Royal
    • 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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