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Glass plate negatives

Albert and Victoria’s collection of glass plate negatives show photographers’ working methods

JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

Prince Leopold, later Duke of Albany (1853-84) and Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942)

Jun 1860

RCIN 2082519

Glass plate negative of a full length double portrait of Prince Leopold, on the right, and Prince Arthur, on the left. Prince Leopold is seated, facing a quarter to the left. He gazes down. Prince Arthur stands beside him, leaning against a plinth on the far left side of the frame, and looking towards the right. Prince Arthur places his right hand on his brother's shoulder. The siblings both wear Highland dress.

The glass plate negative has been photographed showing the coated side and therefore the image appears laterally reversed. A print from this negative exists in the Collection, RCIN 290035.
  • Creator(s)

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

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Social sciences
      • Ethnology
        • Costume & National dress
          • Costume-Great Britain
            • Costume-Scotland
              • Scottish Highland Dress