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Friedrich I, Duke of Anhalt (1831-1904), when Hereditary Prince of Dessau

1862

Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2908031

Photograph of a full length portrait of Friedrich I, Duke of Anhalt (1831-1904), when Hereditary Prince of Dessau, standing and facing the camera. He poses with his right hand raise, holding a top hat, and his left hand in his coat pocket.

Friedrich married Princess Antoinette of Saxe-Altenburg in 1854, and succeeded his father as Duke of Anhalt on 22 May 1871.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Friedrich I, Duke of Anhalt (1831-1904)

  • 8.7 x 5.5 cm (image)

    9.7 x 6.4 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)

  • Frederic, Hereditary Prince of Dessau, 1862. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

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