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UNKNOWN PERSON

Alexandra Josefovna, Grand Duchess Constantine Nicholaievitch of Russia (1830-1911), Ryde

1861

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2906916

Photograph of a head and shoulder length portrait of Grand Duchess Alexandra Josefovna, facing three-quarters to the right

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Grand Duchess Alexandra Iosifovna of Russia (1830-1911)

  • 8.5 x 5.6 cm (image)

    28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

    29.5 x 25.0 x 5.0 cm (album)

  • Alexandra Josefovna, Grand Duchess Constantine Nicholaievitch of Russia, Ryde, 1861 [Photographic Portraits Vol.3/61 1856-1863]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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