Memorial works
Following Albert’s premature death, Victoria commissioned the creation of photographs and decorative objects that memorialised her beloved husband
JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)
Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942)
May 1860Albumen print | 9.6 x 6.2 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2418606
Photograph of a near full length portrait of Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942), standing, facing towards the camera. He turns his head slightly to the left and looks ahead, away from the camera. He poses with his legs crossed and stands beside a small circular table covered with a tablecloth. He wears Highland dress and rests his right hand on the table.
Photograph contained in an envelope marked A. (Silvy).
Photograph contained in an envelope marked A. (Silvy).
Creator(s)
John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)
9.6 x 6.2 cm (whole object)
A label on a brass tablet (RCIN 55344) suggests that the photograph was 'always placed on the Queen's writing table'
Subject(s)
- Social sciences
- Ethnology
- Costume & National dress
- Costume-Great Britain
- Costume-Scotland
- Scottish Highland Dress
- Costume-Scotland
- Costume-Great Britain
- Costume & National dress
- Ethnology
- Social sciences
