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Frances Sally Day (1815-92)

Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942), and Prince Leopold, later Duke of Albany (1853-84) Jul 1859

Albumen print | 8.2 x 6.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2900217

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Photograph of a full length double portrait of Prince Leopold, later Duke of Albany (1853-84), and Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942), standing, facing towards the camera. Prince Leopold, on the left, looks towards his older brother. They both wear Highland dress. Photograph taken at Osborne.

  • Creator(s)

    Frances Sally Day (1815-92) (photographer)

    Subject(s)
    Prince Arthur, 1st Duke of Connaught (1850-1942)
    Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (1853-84)
  • annotation: [above] Prince Arthur and Prince Leopold/ Osborne, July, 1859./ [beneath] Miss Day. [above and beneath work]
  • 8.2 x 6.0 cm (image)

    31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
    Subject(s)
    • Social sciences
      • Ethnology
        • Costume & National dress
          • Costume-Great Britain
            • Costume-Scotland
              • Scottish Highland Dress