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UNKNOWN PERSON

Friedrich Franz II, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1823-1883) and The Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1843-1865), when Princess Anna of Hesse and by Rhine

Dec 1863

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2908177

Photograph of Friedrich Franz II of Mecklenburg-Schwerin standing on the right. His future bride, Princess Anna, stands on the left holding the Grand Duke's arm and looking to front. The Grand Duke looks to his left.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Friedrich Franz II, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1823-83)
    Anna, Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1843-65)

  • 8.5 x 5.6 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.4 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)

  • The Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and his bride, Princess Anna of Hesse, December 1863. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
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