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Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1824-84)

c.1860

Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2907570

Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1824-84), seated facing halfway towards the left. He turns his head towards the front. He wears riding boots, striped, long socks and a hat decorated with a feather. He holds a rifle in his left hand.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1824-84)

  • annotation: Pce Leopold of S. Coburg- [beneath work]

  • 8.6 x 5.1 cm (image)

    9.5 x 6.0 cm (mount)

    23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.47]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Photography
        • Photographs
          • Photograph albums
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Military engineering
          • Arms (weapons)
            • Firearms
              • Rifles
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Headgear
            • Hats
              • Feathered hats
    • Social sciences
      • Ethnology
        • Costume & National dress
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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