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    JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

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

    Mar 1861

    Albumen print | 8.3 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2900491

    Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Leopold, later Duke of Albany (1853-84), standing, facing three-quarters towards the right. He looks ahead, away from the camera. He holds a cap with both hands in front of his waist. Prince Leopold wears Highland dress, including a kilt. There is drapery positioned on top of the balustrade behind him.

    • Creator(s)

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

      Subject(s)

      Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (1853-84)

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

    • 8.3 x 5.6 cm (image)

      31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)

    • Acquired by Prince Albert and Queen Victoria

    • 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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