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JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn (1850-1942), when Prince Arthur

1 - 1 Mar 1861

Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2907942

Photograph of Prince Arthur standing, facing right, his face captured in profile. He rests his left hand on the balustrade. He wears a kilt and holds a cap in his right hand. There is a column and drapery on the left.

  • Creator(s)

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

    Subject(s)

    Prince Arthur, 1st Duke of Connaught (1850-1942)

  • annotation: Prince Arthur./ 1861. [beneath work]

  • 8.6 x 5.3 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.3 cm (mount)

    23.0 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.2 x 20.0 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • Prince Arthur. 1861. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.48]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Kilts
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
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