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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

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

    1858

    Hand-coloured photograph | 19.5 x 23.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2374629

    photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Alfred, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900), standing, facing slightly towards the left. He turns his head and looks towards the camera. He poses with his left hand on his hip. He wears a naval uniform and holds a glove in his right hand. The frame which origninally contained the photograph as a mount signed and dated 1858.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

    • 19.5 x 23.8 cm (image)

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Industries, Crafts and Trades
          • Clothing
            • Costume
              • Uniforms
                • Naval Uniforms
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