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JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

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

1860

Albumen print | 7.6 x 5.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2907752

Photograph of Prince Alfred standing, facing towards the camera. He gazes to the right. He wears a naval uniform and holds a cap in his left hand. He poses with his right hand on the hip and his left hand resting on a table.

  • Creator(s)

    John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)

    Previously attributed to Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

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

  • annotation: Prince Alfred. [beneath work]

  • 7.6 x 5.1 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.2 cm (mount)

    23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • Prince Alfred. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.47]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
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