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

Princess Charlotte (1860-1919) and a nanny

Dec 1860

Albumen print | 8.0 x 5.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2900409

Photograph of a nanny holding an infant Princess Charlotte (1860-1919). The nanny faces three-quarters to the right and holds the infant princess up, facing her towards the camera.

  • Creator(s)

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

    Subject(s)

    Princess Charlotte, Duchess of Saxe-Meiningen (1860-1919)

  • 8.0 x 5.0 cm (image)

    31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert and Queen Victoria

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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