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UNKNOWN PERSON

Luis I, King of Portugal (1838-89), when Duc d'Oporto

1854

Albumen print | 20.2 x 16.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2906598

Photograph of a near-full length portrait of Luis, Duke of Oporto, later King Luis I of Portugal (1838-89), standing, facing towards the camera. He wears a military uniform with a sash. He holds a bicorn hat in his right hand and a sword in his left hand.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Luís I, King of Portugal (1838-89)

  • 20.2 x 16.8 cm (image)

    28.2 x 22.9 cm (page dimensions)

  • Dom Luis, Duc d'Oporto, 1854 [Photographic Portraits. Vol 1/59 (1853-1857)]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume
            • Uniforms
              • Military uniforms
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Military engineering
          • Arms (weapons)
            • Side arms (weapons)
              • Swords
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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