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WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1819-79)

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

Aug 1856

Salted paper print | 19.6 x 15.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2900078

Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Alfred, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900) standing, facing towards the camera. He turns his head three-quarters to the right and gazes ahead, away from the camera. He places his right hand on a table, positioned beside him. He wears light coloured trousers and shirt, a dark coloured jacket, tie and gloves.

  • Creator(s)

    William Bambridge (1819-79) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

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

  • annotation: Prince Alfred./ Aug. 1856./ Br Mr. Bambridge. [beneath work]

  • 19.6 x 15.0 cm (image)

    31.0 x 24.7 cm (whole object)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

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    Object type(s)
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