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Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

AFTER THOMAS RICHARD WILLIAMS (1825-71)

'Prince Edward of Leiningen'; Prince Edward of Leiningen (1833-1914)

c.1880 after an original of Jan 1857

Carbon print | 10.5 x 8.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2800767

Photograph of a head and shoulder length portrait of Prince Edward of Leiningen (1833-1914) facing slightly to the right, his head turned to the left. He gazes ahead, away from the camera.

Photograph from a daguerreotype taken by Thomas Richard Williams (1824-71) in January 1857.

  • Creator(s)

    After Thomas Richard Williams (1825-71) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Eduard, Prince of Leiningen (1833-1914)

  • 10.5 x 8.1 cm (image)

  • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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