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'Doña Maria, Princess Royal of Portugal'; Infanta Maria Anna of Portugal (1843–84)

1854

Albumen print | 14.7 x 10.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2906596

Photograph of a near-full length portrait of Infanta Maria Anna of Portugal (1843–84). She faces three-quarters to the right and gazes ahead, away from the camera. She hold a small dog on her lap.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • Doña Maria Pss Royal/ of Portugal 1854.

  • 14.7 x 10.6 cm (image)

    28.2 x 22.9 cm (page dimensions)

  • Dona Maria, Princess Royal of Portugal, 1854 [Photographic Portraits. Vol 1/59 (1853-1857)]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Dogs
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