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L HAASE & CO (ACTIVE C. 1860-1890S)

Victoria, Princess Frederick of Prussia, later Empress of Germany (1840-1901)

c.1880 after an original of Jan 1860

Carbon print | 8.4 x 5.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2900240

Photograph of a full length portrait of Victoria, Princess Frederick of Prussia, later Empress of Germany (1840-1901) standing, facing towards the camera. She wears a bonnet, velvet cloak, lace shawl, dark coloured dress and fur muff. Photograph taken in Berlin.

  • Creator(s)

    L Haase & Co (active c. 1860-1890s) (photographer)

  • Victoria,/ Princess Royal/ Princess Frederic William of Prussia/ Jan.y 1860./ Haase, Berlin.

  • 8.4 x 5.3 cm (image)

    31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Muffs
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