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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

'Prince Frederick William of Prussia'; later Frederick III, Emperor of Germany (1831-88)

Jun 1856

Salted paper print with overpainting | 23.3 x 18.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2906625

Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of Prince Frederick William of Prussia, later Frederick III, Emperor of Germany (1831-88) standing, facing a quarter towards the left. He turns his head towards the camera and gazes ahead. He wears a military uniform. He leans against a small side table to his right. A plumed helmet is placed on the table. The photograph has been over painted with black ink.

  • Creator(s)

    John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)

  • Pce Frederick Wm. of Prussia/Mayall. /June 1856.

  • 23.3 x 18.1 cm (image)

    28.2 x 22.9 cm (page dimensions)

  • Prince Frederick William of Prussia, June 1856 [Photographic Portraits. Vol 1/59 (1853-1857)]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Headgear
            • Hats
              • Plumed hats
          • Costume
            • Uniforms
              • Military uniforms
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