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Hills & Saunders (1852-2019)
Prince 1873
Albumen print | 8.8 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2911723
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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, standing in a three-quarters length portrait and facing three-quarters to the left. He wears a suit and holds a bowler hat in his right hand.
Prince Alamayu was brought to England by British army officer Tristam Charles Sawyer Speedy (1836–1910) 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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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
8.8 x 5.8 cm (image)
9.7 x 6.2 cm (mount)
22.9 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
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Alternative title(s)
Alamayou. [Photographs, English Portraits. Volume 70.]
