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Gustav Adolf, Cardinal Prince of Hohenlohe-Schillingfürst (1823-96)

c.1860

Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2913806

Photograph of a full length portrait of Gustav Adolf, Cardinal Prince of Hohenlohe-Schillingfürst (1823-96) standing, facing towards the camera. He turns his head slightly and looks to the right. He places his right hand on top of a hat positioned on a table. He wears clerical robes and a cross round his neck.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Gustav Adolf, Cardinal Prince of Hohenlohe-Schillingfürst (1823-96)

  • annotation: Gustav-Adolf, Prince von Hohenlohe,. Schillingsfürst Grossalmosenier des Papstes. [beneath work]

  • 8.7 x 5.7 cm (image)

    9.8 x 5.9 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 17.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Social sciences
      • Ethnology
        • Costume & National dress
          • Ecclesiastical Costume
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
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