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    JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

    Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942)

    Mar 1861

    Albumen print | 8.2 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2900483

    Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942), standing, facing towards the camera. He turns his head to the right, his face captured in profile. He places his left hand on a balustrade behind him and holds a cap in his right hand. He crosses his right left over his left. Prince Arthur wears Highland dress, including a kilt.

    • Creator(s)

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

      Subject(s)

      Prince Arthur, 1st Duke of Connaught (1850-1942)

    • annotation: Prince Arthur./ March 1861./ [lower right corner] Mayall. [beneath work]

    • 8.2 x 5.6 cm (image)

      31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Social sciences
        • Ethnology
          • Costume & National dress
            • Costume-Great Britain
              • Costume-Scotland
                • Scottish Highland Dress
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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