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ANGERER : WIEN

Wilhelm, Prince of Schaumburg-Lippe (1834-1906)

1861

Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2907968

Photograph of Prince Wilhelm of Schaumburg-Lippe standing, facing three-quarters to the right. He turns his head and looks towards the camera. He wears a General's military uniform and his cap and gloves are on a balustrade behind him. He holds a sword with both hands in front of him, the tip pointing into the ground. There is a table and drapery in the background.

  • Creator(s)

    Angerer : Wien (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Wilhelm, Prince of Schaumburg-Lippe (1834-1906)

  • annotation: Prince Wïlhelm of Schaumburg-Lippe./ (1861) [beneath work]

  • 8.7 x 5.2 cm (image)

    9.6 x 5.9 cm (mount)

    23.0 x 18.2 cm (page dimensions)

    24.2 x 20.0 x 5.5 cm (album)

  • Prince Wilhelm of Schaumburg-Lippe (1861). [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.48]

  • Acquired by Prince Albert, the Prince Consort

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      • visual works
        • photographs
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