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Mathilde, Duchess in Bavaria (1843-1925)

c.1860

Albumen print | 8.2 x 5.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2907807

Photograph of Mathilde, Duchess in Bavaria, standing, facing towards the camera. She poses with her hands held together in front of her body. There is a column and drapery to right of the photograph.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Mathilde, Countess Trani (1843-1925)

  • annotation: Duchess Matilde of Bavaria,/ 4th daughter of Duke Maximilian. [beneath work]

  • 8.2 x 5.1 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.2 cm (mount)

    23.0 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.2 x 20.0 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • Duchess Matilde of Bavaria, 4th daughter of Duke Maximilian. [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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