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William Bambridge (1810-79)
Prince Leopold, later Duke of Albany (1853-84) Oct 1859
Albumen print | 10.3 x 8.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2900232
Photograph of a head and shoulder length portrait of Prince Leopold, later Duke of Albany (1853-84), facing right, his face captured in profile. He appears to be looking down. The prince wears a light coloured shirt and jacket. Photograph is a vignette and is cropped into an oval.
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Creator(s)
William Bambridge (1810-79) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (1853-84) -
annotation: Prince Leopold./ Oct. 1859./ Bambridge. [beneath work]
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10.3 x 8.0 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)
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Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- visual works
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