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JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn (1850-1942), when Prince Arthur, and Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (1853-1884), when Prince Leopold

10 Mar 1863

Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2908121

Photograph of Prince Arthur (right) and Prince Leopold (left), both standing three-quarters left wearing Highland dress. Taken on the wedding day of the Prince and Princess of Wales.

  • Creator(s)

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

    Previously attributed to Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (1853-84)
    Prince Arthur, 1st Duke of Connaught (1850-1942)

  • 8.6 x 5.7 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.3 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)

  • Prince Arthur and Prince Leopold, March 10th 1863. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Social sciences
      • Ethnology
        • Social customs
          • Marriage
            • Royal Weddings
        • Costume & National dress
          • Costume-Great Britain
            • Costume-Scotland
              • Scottish Highland Dress
    • People
      • Children
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Kilts
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
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