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Leopoldine, Princess of Hohenlohe-Langenburg (1837-1903)

1863

Albumen print | 9.0 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2908082

Photograph of Princess Leopoldine of Baden standing looking to front, her right hand resting on a balustrade. In September 1862 Princess Leopoldine married Prince Hermann of Hohenlohe-Langenburg (1832-1913).

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Leopoldine of Baden, Princess of Hohenlohe-Langenburg (1837-1903)

  • 9.0 x 5.6 cm (image)

    9.7 x 6.3 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)

  • Leopoldine, Princess Hohenlohe (Princess of Baden), 1863. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

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