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This photograph is part of Clifford’s landmark series documenting the treasures of the Real Armería (Royal Armoury) in Madrid, commissioned under the patronage of Queen Isabella II of Spain. This specific suit is a masterpiece of Milanese craftsmanship, featuring intricate repoussé work and gold/silver damascening. Provenance Note: The reverse of this print features a significant period manuscript inscription: “Given to Philip 3rd when a child by the Duke of Terranova” This refers to Carlo d’Aragona Tagliavia, the Duke of Terranova, a powerful Sicilian nobleman and diplomat who gifted this armor to the young prince-a detail that adds immense historical value and context to this specific print. Item Details Photographer: Charles Clifford (Official Photographer to the Spanish Crown). Medium: Albumen silver print from a large-format glass plate negative. Dimensions: Approximately 10″ x 13″ (Mammoth Plate). Subject: Royal Child Armor of Philip III, Real Armería Inventory.

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