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DUDLEY CHARLES FITZGERALD, 24TH BARON DE ROS (1827-1907)

Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843-78)

c.1880 after an original of Jun 1859

Carbon print | 12.5 x 10.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2900187

Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Alice, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843-78) seated, facing three-quarters to the left. She looks ahead, away from the camera. She holds a hat with both hands in front of her body.

  • Creator(s)

    Dudley Charles Fitzgerald, 24th Baron de Ros (1827-1907) (photographer)

  • Princefs Alice./ June, 1859./ Captn De Ros

  • 12.5 x 10.2 cm (image)

    30.8 x 24.4 cm (whole object)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Headgear
            • Hats
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