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L HAASE (ACTIVE C. 1860-90)

Wilhelm I, German Emperor and King of Prussia (1797-1888), when Prince Regent

1860

Albumen print | 8.4 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2907585

Photograph of a full length portrait of William I, Emperor of Germany and King of Prussia (1797-1888) when he was Prince Regent of Prussia. He stands facing three-quarters to the left. He wears a military uniform and holds a helmet in his right hand.

  • Creator(s)

    L Haase (active c. 1860-90) (photographer)

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

    Subject(s)

    William I, Emperor of Germany & King of Prussia (1797-1888)

  • annotation: The Prince Regent of Prussia./ 1860. [beneath work]

  • 8.4 x 5.4 cm (image)

    9.4 x 5.8 cm (mount)

    23.1 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.3 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • The Prince Regent of Prussia, 1860. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.47]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Photography
        • Photographs
          • Photograph albums
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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