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WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE

Prince and Princess Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia

29 - 29 Jan 1858

Salted paper print | 8.4 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2907747

Photograph of the Empress Friedrich (1840-1901) when Princess Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia, and her husband, Friedrich III, German Emperor (1831-88) when Prince Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia, at Windsor Castle. The Princess stands on the left, facing front with her right hand in a muff and her left hand holding her husband's arm. Prince Friedrich Wilhelm wears a top hat and holds a cane in his left hand.

  • Creator(s)

    William Bambridge (photographer)

    Subject(s)

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

  • annotation: The Prince & Pcfs Frederic William/ of Prussia. 1858.- [beneath work]

  • 8.4 x 5.8 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.2 cm (mount)

    23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • The Prince and Princess Frederic William of Prussia, 1858. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.47]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

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