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FRANCIS BEDFORD (1815-94)

'College of Duke Casimir'

1857

Albumen print | 24.2 x 19.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2117911

Photograph of a view of the College of Duke Casimir in Coburg taken from the side. There is a road beside the College, on the left, that extends into the background. Two carts are parked on the road.

  • Creator(s)

    Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)

  • 24.2 x 19.0 cm (image)

    38.4 x 31.5 cm (page dimensions)

  • Commissioned by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Germany
          • Bavaria [Germany]
            • Coburg [Bavaria]
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Buildings for educational, scientific & cultural purposes
          • Colleges
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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