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Friedrich Wilhelm, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1819-1904), and Adolphus Friedrich, Hereditary Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1848-1914)

1860

Salted paper print | 8.1 x 4.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2907735

Photograph of Friedrich Wilhelm, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz and his son Adolphus Friedrich standing and facing towards the camera. The Grand Duke places his left arm around the shoulders of his son. Adolphus holds a hat in his left hand. The Grand Duke wears a top hat and holds a cane in his right hand.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Friedrich Wilhelm, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1819-1904)
    Adolphus Friedrich V, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1848-1914)

  • annotation: The Granduke & Hereditary / Grand duke of  Mecklenburg/ Strelitz- 1860. [beneath work]

  • 8.1 x 4.7 cm (image)

    9.5 x 5.4 cm (mount)

    23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • The Grand Duke and Hereditary Grand Duke of Mecklenburg Strelitz - 1860. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.47]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

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