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The Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1822-62)

c.1860

Albumen print | 8.4 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2907624

Photograph of a full length portrait of Auguste, Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1822-62), standing, facing three-quarters to the left. She turns her head to look towards the front. She wears a shawl over her dress and a bonnet.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Auguste Princess of Reuss-Köstritz, Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1822-62)

  • annotation: The Grand duchess of/ Mecklenburg-Schwerin. [beneath work]

  • 8.4 x 5.4 cm (image)

    9.5 x 5.8 cm (mount)

    23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • The Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.47]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Photography
        • Photographs
          • Photograph albums
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Headgear
            • Hats
              • Bonnets
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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