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UNKNOWN PERSON

Princess Marie, consort of Alfred, Count of Neipperg (1816-1887)

1863

Albumen print | 8.4 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2908127

Photograph of Princess Marie of Neipperg, seated and facing 3/4 left. She holds a book in her left hand.  The Princess was the first daughter of Wilhelm I, King of Württemberg. 

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Princess Maria, Countess of Neipperg (1816-87)

  • 8.4 x 5.2 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 Marie, married to Count Neipperg, 1863. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

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