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Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (1823-1902)

Sep 1857

Albumen print | 15.7 x 10.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2906657

Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (1823-1902) standing outside a building, facing towards the camera.  The Prince places his left hand in his trouser pocket and holds a hat in his right hand.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Edward, Prince of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (1823-1902)

  • 15.7 x 10.7 cm (image)

    28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

    29.5 x 24.5 x 6.0 cm (album)

  • Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, 1857 [Photographic Portraits Vol.2/60 1852-1859]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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