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    UNKNOWN PERSON

    Princess Maria of Orleans, later Queen de las Mercedes, consort of Alfonso XII, King of Spain (1860-78)

    c. 1861

    Albumen print | RCIN 2117045

    Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Maria of Orleans, seated in a chair, facing towards the camera. She holds an object, possibly a toy, in her hands. Photograph taken in Seville.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Maria de las Mercedes, Queen of Spain (1860-78)
    • Acquired and arranged by Princess Helena

    • Subject(s)
      • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
        • Photography
          • Photographs
            • Photograph albums
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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