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Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom (1844-1925)
Persimmon, the Prince of Wales's horse, 1900 1900
Gelatin silver print | 23.5 x 27.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2300005
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Photograph of the race horse, Persimmon, standing in left side profile. He is held by a Groom who is holding the horse's bridle. Persimmon, owned by the Prince of Wales was renowned for having won at Ascot in 1895 and for winning both the Derby and the St Leger in 1896.
Provenance
Acquired by Queen Alexandra when Princess of Wales
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Medium and techniques
Gelatin silver print
Measurements
23.5 x 27.7 cm (image)
32.2 x 37.2 cm (mount)
Alternative title(s)
Persimmon, The Prince of Wales's horse, 1900 [Box: Enlarged Photographs by Queen Alexandra]
