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Luise, Grand Duchess of Baden (1838-1923) with her son, Friedrich II, Grand Duke of Baden (1857-1928), when Hereditary Grand Duke of Baden

1861

Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2907899

Photograph of Luise, Grand Duchess of Baden, seated and looking down at her son Friedrich, Hereditary Grand Duke of Baden, who stands beside his mother and looks towards the camera.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Princess Louise of Prussia, Grand Duchess of Baden (1838-1923)
    Friedrich II, Grand Duke of Baden (1857-1928)

  • annotation: The Grand duchess and the / Hereditary Grand duke. 1861. [beneath work]

  • 8.6 x 5.7 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 Grand Duchess of Baden and the Hereditary Grand Duke, 1861. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.48]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

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