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Duke William of Württemberg (1828-96)

c.1860

Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2907618

Photograph of a full length photograph of Duke William of Württemberg (1828-96) seated, facing left. He turns his head towards the camera. He wears the uniform of a General in the Württemberg Infantry.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Wilhelm, Prince of Württemberg (1828-96)

  • annotation: Prince William of Württemberg/ (son of the late Duke Eugene-/ cousin to the [?] [beneath work]

  • 8.6 x 5.7 cm (image)

    9.8 x 6.6 cm (mount)

    23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • Prince William of Württemberg, son of the late Duke Eugene, cousin to the King. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.47]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Photography
        • Photographs
          • Photograph albums
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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