Sitters: HH Infante Afonso, 2nd Duke of Oporto (1865-1920). Biog: 2nd son of King Luis I of Portugal; Governor of Portuguese India 1895. Date: 25 June 1897. Occasion: The Diamond Jubilee and receipt of Queen Victoria's Jubilee Medal. Location: The Lafayette studio, 179 New Bond Street, London, W. Descr: FL Costume: - Orders, Decorations and Medals: Collar and Badge of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword (Portugal); 2 Portuguese Distinguished/Meritorious Service Medals; others unidentified. Furniture & Props: Fluted studio column; studio balustrade; studio Persian rug. Photographer: The firm of J. Lafayette, 179 New Bond Street, London, W. Evidence of photographer at work: - No of related negatives: 3 Copyright: V&A All
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