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FRANCES SALLY DAY (C. 1816-92)

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

Jul 1859

Albumen print | 8.2 x 6.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2900204

Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Alfred, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900) standing, facing towards the camera. He turn his head and looks towards the right. He leans his right arm on a plinth, holding a cap in his right hand, and places his left hand on his waist. He wears a naval uniform. Photograph taken at Osborne.

  • Creator(s)

    Frances Sally Day (c. 1816-92) (photographer)

  • [above] Prince Alfred,/ Osborne, July, 1859./ [below] Miss Day.

  • 8.2 x 6.0 cm (image)

    31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

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