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L HAASE & CO (ACTIVE C. 1860-1890S)

Leopold, Prince of Hohenzollern (1835-1905)

c.1860

Albumen print | 8.4 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2907599

Photograph of a full length portrait of Leopold, Prince of Hohenzollern (1835-1905) standing and facing towards the camera. He wears a Prussian Army General's uniform.

  • Creator(s)

    L Haase & Co (active c. 1860-1890s) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Leopold, Prince of Hohenzollern (1835-1905)

  • annotation: Prince Leopold of Hohenzollern [beneath work]

  • 8.4 x 5.4 cm (image)

    9.4 x 5.9 cm (mount)

    23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • Prince Leopold of Hohenzollern. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.47]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Photography
        • Photographs
          • Photograph albums
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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