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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE

'The Prince and Princess Frederic William of Prussia'

29 - 29 Jan 1858

Albumen print | 11.3 x 8.2 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2800812

Photograph of a full length, double portrait of Princess and Prince Frederick William of Prussia, later Empress of Germany and Queen of Prussia (1840-1901) and Frederick III of Prussia (1831-88) standing, facing the camera front on.

The photograph was taken at Windsor following the couple's marriage on 25 January 1858.

  • Creator(s)

    William Bambridge (photographer)

    Previously attributed to Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Empress Friedrich, German Empress and Queen of Prussia (1840-1901)
    Frederick III, German Emperor (1831-88)

  • 11.3 x 8.2 cm (whole object)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Berkshire [England]
              • Windsor [Berkshire]
                • Windsor Castle
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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