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Prince Alamayu, son of Emperor Tewodros II of Ethiopia: 'Alamayou' Oct 1872
Albumen print | 13.6 x 9.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2907193
Unknown Person
Prince Alamayu, son of Emperor Tewodros II of Ethiopia: 'Alamayou' Oct 1872
Unknown Person
Prince Alamayu, son of Emperor Tewodros II of Ethiopia: 'Alamayou' Oct 1872
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Photograph of Prince Alamayu of Abyssinia (also known as 'Alemayehu', 'Alemayou', 'Alemayu' and 'Alamaiou'), son of Tewodros II, Emperor of Abyssinia, facing three-quarters left and wearing a velvet jacket. Underneath, he wears a striped neck tie and short collar.
Prince Alamayu was brought to England by British army officer Tristam Charles Sawyer Speedy following the Battle of Magdala in April 1868. He lived with Speedy on the Isle of Wight and was presented to Queen Victoria at Osborne House. The Queen took a great interest in the child and mentioned him often in her diaries. The multiple format prints of Prince Alamayu in the Royal Collection, including large format albumen photographs, cabinet cards and carte de visite, also indicate the great public interest in the orphaned prince.Provenance
Acquired by Queen Victoria
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
13.6 x 9.5 cm (image)
28.0 x 21.5 cm (page dimensions)
29.4 x 25.0 x 5.7 cm (album)
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Alternative title(s)
Alamayou, October 1872 (Son of Theodore King of Abyssinia) [Photographic Portraits Vol.4/62 1861-1876]
