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Prince Adolf I (1817-93) and Princess Hermine (1827-1910) of Schaumburg-Lippe

1862

Albumen print | 8.8 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2908040

Photograph of a full length, double portrait of Prince Adolf I (1817-93) and Princess Hermine (1827-1910) of Schaumburg-Lippe standing arm in arm and facing the viewer. Princess Hermine holds a hat and shawl in her right hand and Prince Adolf holds a straw boater in his left hand.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Adolf I, Prince of Schaumberg-Lippe (1817-93)
    Hermine, Princess of Schaumburg-Lippe (1827-1910)

  • 8.8 x 5.7 cm (image)

    9.7 x 6.4 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)

  • Prince and Princess of Schaumburg-Lippe, 1862. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

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