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WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1819-79)

Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942)

Nov 1857

Salted paper print | 6.8 x 4.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2900115

Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942), standing, facing towards the camera. He poses with his hands behind his back. He wears a kilt, sporran, waistcoat, shirt and jacket.  

  • Creator(s)

    William Bambridge (1819-79) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

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

  • annotation: Prince Arthur./ Nov: 1857./ By Mr. Bambridge. [beneath work]

  • 6.8 x 4.5 cm (image)

    31.0 x 24.7 cm (whole object)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

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