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    CAMILLE SILVY (1834-1910)

    Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII (1841-1910)

    Jun 1861

    Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2900534

    Photograph of a full length portrait of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII (1841-1910) standing, facing a quarter to the right. He turns his head towards the camera and looks to the left. He leans against a plinth, placing his right hand on the plinth's top. He holds a top hat in his left hand. He crosses his legs. 'C. Silvy' is written on the base of the plinth.

    • Creator(s)

      Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)
      Family of Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom

    • annotation: The Prince of Wales./ June. 1861./ [lower right corner] Silvy. [beneath work]

    • 8.6 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
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