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UNKNOWN PERSON

Princess Marie of Leuchtenberg (1841-1914)

c.1859

Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2907693

Photograph of a full length portrait of Princess Marie of Leuchtenberg (1841-1914), standing  and facing towards the viewer. She holds her hand in front of her body with both hands.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

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

  • annotation: Princess Marie of/ Leuchtenberg, daughter of the Grand dss [?] Marie [beneath work]

  • 8.6 x 5.3 cm (image)

    9.7 x 6.0 cm (mount)

    23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • Princess Marie of Leuchtenberg, daughter of the Grand Duchess Marie. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.47]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

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