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UNKNOWN PERSON

Marie, Countess of Flanders (1845-1912), when Princess of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen

1858

Salted paper print | 21.0 x 16.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2906704

Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Marie of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, later Marie, Countess of Flanders (1845-1912) standing, facing towards the camera. She gazes to the left. She poses with her feet crossed and holds a pair of gloves in his left hand. She wears a long-sleeved dress with a cape and hat. Books and a scarf are placed on the balustrade to her right.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Princess Marie, Countess of Flanders (1845-1912)

  • 21.0 x 16.5 cm (image)

    28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

    29.5 x 24.5 x 6.0 cm (album)

  • Princess Marie of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, 1858 [Photographic Portraits Vol.2/60 1852-1859]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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