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Duke of Portland

Title

Duke of Portland

Creator

Royal Dublin Society

Date

1899

Identifier

RDS_photo albums_1899_1900_23 of 103.jpg

Subject

Royal Dublin Society. Horse Show
Dublin Horse Show

Description

Duke of Portland, winner of first prize in Class 2, Thoroughbred Stallions, entry 18, with handwritten text below the photo describing the horse.

Transcription:
"Duke of Portland.
Owner R. G. Nash, Finnstown, Lucan.
11 years old, bred by D. R. O'Callaghan, Brackenstown, Swords.
Winner of £20 prize in Class 2.
Height 16 hands. Girth 6ft. 4 1/2 in. Bone 8 1/3."

Source

RDS proceedings, volume 135, November 10th, 1898 to March 9th, 1899

Rights

Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.

Relation

RDS proceedings

Format

Black and white photograph in a bound photographic album

Language

English

Type

Still image

Physical Dimensions

41 x 34 cm

Collection

Dublin Horse Show Images

Citation

Royal Dublin Society, “Duke of Portland,” RDS Digital Archive, accessed June 24, 2025, https://digitalarchive.rds.ie/items/show/2700.

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