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UNKNOWN PERSON

Queen Maria Christina of Spain (1806-78)

c.1860

Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2907664

Photograph of a full length portrait of Queen Maria Christina (1806-78) standing, facing a quarter to the right. She turns her head to look towards the camera. She holds a fan in her right hand and rests her left hand on the back of a chair.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Maria Cristina, Queen of Spain (1806-78)

  • annotation: The Queen Christina/ of Spain. - [beneath work]

  • 8.6 x 5.3 cm (image)

    10.1 x 6.0 cm (mount)

    23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • The Queen Christina of Spain. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.47]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Fans
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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