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William Bambridge (1810-79)

Prince Alfred, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900), at his confirmation 5 - 5 Apr 1860

Albumen print | 12.2 x 10.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2900274

Prince Alfred, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900), at his confirmation

William Bambridge (1810-79)

Prince Alfred, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900), at his confirmation 5 - 5 Apr 1860

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Description

Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Alfred, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900), kneeling on a cushion in front of a makeshift altar. He faces away from the camera, the left side of his face visible in profile. Photograph taken at the prince's confirmation at Windsor Castle.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection William Bambridge (1810-79)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (1844-1900)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

12.2 x 10.3 cm (image)

31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)

Markings

annotation: Prince Alfred,/ at his Confirmation,/ Windsor Castle. April 5^th 1860./ Bambridge. [beneath work]
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Religion & Theology
Religions and faiths
Christianity
Christian church in general
Sacraments
Confirmation (sacrament)

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