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ANGERER : WIEN

Philipp, Duke of Württemberg (1838-1917)

c.1860

Albumen print | 8.8 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2907878

Photograph of Prince Philipp of Würtemberg standing, facing slightly towards the right. He gazes ahead, away from the camera. He wears a military uniform and holds the uniform cap in his right hand. He holds a sword in his left hand.

  • Creator(s)

    Angerer : Wien (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Philipp, Duke of Württemberg (1838-1917)

  • annotation: Prince Philip of Württemberg./ (son of the Duke Alexander. [beneath work]

  • 8.8 x 5.6 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)

  • Prince Philip of Würtemberg (son of the Duke Alexander). [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.48]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume
            • Uniforms
              • Military uniforms
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
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