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John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901)

Prince Leopold, later Duke of Albany (1853-84) Mar 1861

Albumen print | 8.3 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2900492

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Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Leopold, later Duke of Albany (1853-84), standing, facing slightly towards the left. He gazes ahead, away from the camera. Prince Leopold leans his right arm against a plinth and holds a hat with both hands, placing the hat against the plinth. He crosses his legs. Prince Leopold wears Highland dress.

  • Creator(s)

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

    Subject(s)
    Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (1853-84)
  • 8.3 x 5.6 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