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Princess Marie of Baden (1841-1914), when Princess Marie of Leuchtenberg

1861

Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2907931

Photograph of Marie, Princess of Leuchtenberg, standing and towards the camera. She leans on the front of a wooden chair, the seat facing towards her. The chair tilts towards her.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Maria of Leuchtenberg, Princess of Baden (1841-1914)

  • annotation: Princess Marie of Leuchtenberg. 1861. [beneath work]

  • 8.6 x 5.5 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.3 cm (mount)

    23.0 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.2 x 20.0 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • Princess Marie of Leuchtenberg, 1861. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.48]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

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