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William Bambridge (1810-79)

Victoria, Princess Frederick of Prussia, later Empress of Germany (1840-1901), and her son Prince William, later Wilhelm II (1859-1941) Nov 1859

Albumen print | 6.5 x 4.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2900234

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Photograph of a double portrait of Victoria, Princess Frederick of Prussia, later Empress of Germany (1840-1901), and her son Prince William, later Wilhelm II (1859-1941). The princess crouches beside and looks at her son who is seated in a chair. She holds a bell, or rattle, in front of him. There is a window in the background.

Photograph after a daguerreotype taken in Berlin.
  • Creator(s)

    William Bambridge (1810-79) (photographer)

    Subject(s)
    Empress Friedrich, German Empress and Queen of Prussia (1840-1901)
    Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany & King of Prussia (1859-1941)
  • annotation: Victoria,/ Princess Royal,/ Princess Frederic William of Prussia,/ and the Infant Prince William,/ Nov, 1859./ Bambridge after a Daguerreotype/ done at Berlin. [beneath work]
  • 6.5 x 4.4 cm (image)

    31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
    Subject(s)
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Zoology
        • Animals
          • Mammals
            • Humans
              • Babies (human)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Toys and Decorations
          • Toys
            • Rattles