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L HAASE & CO (ACTIVE C. 1860-1890S)

Prince Wilhelm, later Wilhelm II (1859-1941)

c. 1885 after an original of Dec 1860

Carbon print | 8.3 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2900391

Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Wilhelm, later Wilhelm II (1859-1941), standing, facing towards the camera. He poses beside a large toy horse, placing his arm on the toy's back.

  • Creator(s)

    L Haase & Co (active c. 1860-1890s) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany & King of Prussia (1859-1941)

  • 8.3 x 5.2 cm (image)

    31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Toys and Decorations
          • Toys
            • Toy horses
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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