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

c.1880 after an original of 7 Apr 1859

Carbon print | 13.8 x 10.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2900167

Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Leopold, later Duke of Albany (1853-84) standing, facing halfway to the right. He looks forwards, away from the camera. He places his left arm on the back of a chair. The prince wears the costume of son of King Henry IV, featuring a hat, tunic with pointed collar and tights.

Prince Leopold is dressed for the Bal Costumé at Buckingham Palace, an event to celebrate his 6th birthday.

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Leonida Caldesi (1823-91) (photographer)
Prince Leopold/ in the costume of the son of King Henry 4th */ which he wore at the Bal Costumé at Buckingham Palace,/ April 7th 1859./ *(From the last scene of Richard 2nd at the Princefs's Theatre)
13.8 x 10.3 cm (image)

30.8 x 24.4 cm (whole object)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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- Science, Medicine and Technology
  Industries, Crafts and Trades
  Toys and Decorations
  Theatrical costumes

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

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