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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

George V, King of Hanover (1819-78)

1861

Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2907880

Photograph of George V, King of Hanover, standing and facing slightly towards the left. He wears a military uniform with the Garter Star. He holds the spike of a helmet that stands on a plinth.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Georg V, King of Hanover (1819-78)

  • annotation: The King of Hanover. 1861. [beneath work]

  • 8.6 x 5.4 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.3 cm (mount)

    23.0 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.2 x 20.0 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • The King of Hanover, 1861. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.48]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

  • Subject(s)
    • Genealogy and Heraldry
      • Heraldry
        • Insignia (heraldic)
          • Insignia-Garter stars (heraldic)
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
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