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    UNKNOWN PERSON

    Prince Wilhelm of Prussia, later Wilhelm II, German Emperor (1859-1941) and Valerie Hohenthal, Countess Uxkull (1841-78)

    c. 1861

    Albumen print | RCIN 2117077

    Photograph of a full length double portrait of Prince Wilhelm of Prussia, seated on a toy horse, and Valerie Hohenthal, Countess Uxkull, who crouches beside the young Prince. The Countess looks towards the camera and smiles.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany & King of Prussia (1859-1941)
      Valerie Hohenthal, Countess Uxkull (1841-78)
    • Acquired and arranged by Princess Helena

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            • Toys
      Object type(s)
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