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WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1819-79)

Prince and Princess Frederick William of Prussia

29 - 29 Jan 1858

Salted paper print | 9.7 x 7.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2900125

Photograph of a full length double portrait of the newly married Prince and Princess Frederick of Prussia, later Frederick III, Emperor of Germany (1831-88) and Victoria, Empress of Germany (1840-1901). The couple stand, facing towards the camera. They pose arm in arm. The Princess places her free hand in a muff and Prince Frederick holds a cane in his left hand. Photograph taken at Windsor.

  • Creator(s)

    William Bambridge (1819-79) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Frederick III, German Emperor (1831-88)
    Empress Friedrich, German Empress and Queen of Prussia (1840-1901)

  • annotation: Prince & Princess Frederic William of Prussia./ Windsor. 29 Jan: 1858./ By Mr Bambridge. [beneath work]

  • 9.7 x 7.0 cm (image)

    31.0 x 24.7 cm (whole object)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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