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UNKNOWN PERSON

Gisela, Archduchess of Austria (1856-1932)

1860

Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2907890

Photograph of Gisela, Archduchess of Austria standing, facing towards the camera. She holds a book open with both hand, the book's body supported on the seat of a chair.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Gisela, Archduchess of Austria and Princess of Bavaria (1856-1932)

  • annotation: The Archduchess Gisela./ daughter of the Emperor of Austria. 1860. [beneath work]

  • 8.7 x 5.1 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.2 cm (mount)

    23.0 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.2 x 20.0 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • The Archduchess Gisela, daughter of the Emperor of Austria, 1860. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.48]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

  • Subject(s)
    • Organisation
      • Documentation
        • Books
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
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