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Princess Marie and Princess Stephanie of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen

c.1858

Salted paper print | 21.0 x 16.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2906705

Photograph of a full length double portrait of Marie, Countess of Flanders when Princess of Hohenzollern Sigmaringen and her sister,Queen Stephanie of Portugal, then Princess of Hohenzollern Sigmaringen. Marie is seated on the left, looking towards her sister. She holds a book on her lap with her right hand. Stephanie stands beside her, holding her sister's hand and looking down.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Princess Marie, Countess of Flanders (1845-1912)
    Queen Stephanie of Portugal (1837-59)

  • 21.0 x 16.5 cm (image)

    28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

    29.5 x 24.5 x 6.0 cm (album)

  • Princess Marie and Princess Stephanie of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, c.1858 [Photographic Portraits Vol.2/60 1852-1859]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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