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UNKNOWN PERSON

Prince Ernst August, 3rd Duke of Cumberland and Teviotdale (1845-1923), when Crown Prince of Hanover

1861

Albumen print | 8.2 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2907884

Photograph of Ernst August, Crown Prince of Hanover, standing facing front. He wears military uniform and holds his sword in front of him. His military cap is on a table to his right.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Ernst August, Crown Prince of Hanover, 3rd Duke of Cumberland, Duke of Brunswick-Luneburg (1845-1923)

  • annotation: The Crown Prince of Hanover. 1861. [beneath work]

  • 8.2 x 5.4 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.3 cm (mount)

    23.0 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.2 x 20.0 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • The Crown Prince of Hanover, 1861. [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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