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Prince Philipp of Württemberg (1838-1917)

1858

Salted paper print | 21.2 x 16.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2906741

Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Philipp of Württemberg (1838-1917) standing, facing towards the camera. He looks towards the left. He poses beside a plinth, resting his right hand on the plinth's top. He wears riding clothes and holds a pair of gloves in his right hand and a riding crop in the left hand. Photograph taken at Claremont. 

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Philipp, Duke of Württemberg (1838-1917)

  • 21.2 x 16.3 cm (image)

    28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

    29.5 x 24.5 x 6.0 cm (album)

  • Prince Philipp of Württemberg, Claremont, 1858 [Photographic Portraits Vol.2/60 1852-1859]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Riding habits (apparel)
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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