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MUNICH : H HOLZ

Princess Helene, The Hereditary Princess of Thurn and Taxis, Duchess in Bavaria (1834-90)

1862

Albumen print | 8.9 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2908011

Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Helene, The Hereditary Princess of Thurn and Taxis, Duchess in Bavaria (1834-90) seated and looking down at a book she holds open on her lap. She rests her head on her right hand.

  • Creator(s)

    Munich : H Holz (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Hélène, Princess of Thürn and Taxis (1834-90)

  • 8.9 x 5.5 cm (image)

    9.7 x 6.4 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)

  • Princess Helene, 1862. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
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