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Princess Marie of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen (1845-1912)

1861

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2907959

Photograph of Princess Marie of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, standing, facing left. She turns her head slightly towards the camera and gazes ahead, away from the camera. She poses with her hand held together in front of her waist.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Princess Marie, Countess of Flanders (1845-1912)

  • annotation: Princess Marie/ of Hohenzollern Sigmaringen./ 2nd Daughter of Prince Hohenzollern. 1861. [beneath work]

  • 8.5 x 5.0 cm (image)

    9.5 x 5.8 cm (mount)

    23.0 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.2 x 20.0 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • Princess Marie of Hohenzollern Sigmaringen, 2nd daughter of Prince Hohenzollern. 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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