Prince Edward of York later King Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor (1894-1972) and his brother Prince Albert of York, later King George VI (1895-1952)
William Downey and Daniel Downey (fl.c.1860-early 1900s) [photographers], London and Newcastle upon Tyne
Category
Photographs
Date
1896
Materials
Photographic paper
Measurements
144 mm (H)98 mm (W)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Lanhydrock, Cornwall
NT 889745.5
Summary
Studio photograph of T.R.H.'s Prince Edward and Prince Albert of York, the former in frilly dress holding a rattle and the baby sits in a wood and cane high chair. c.1896 One of sixteen photographs in folding red and gilt leather frame which has become broken into four parts, each containing four photographs.
Provenance
A gift from the Hon. Gerald Agar-Robartes, 7th Viscount Clifden, who gave Lanhydrock to the National Trust in 1953.
Marks and inscriptions
(on reverse) W. AND D. DOWNEY/PHOTOGRAPHERS BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT/TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN/AND/TO THE IMPERIAL AND ROYAL FAMILIES OF EUROPE/(Royal coat of arms) STUDIOS/57 AND 61 EBURY ST./LONDON, S.W./Marion.Imp.Paris
Makers and roles
William Downey and Daniel Downey (fl.c.1860-early 1900s) [photographers], London and Newcastle upon Tyne, photographer