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WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE

William III, King of the Netherlands (1817-90)

1862

Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2908041

Photograph of a full length portrait of Willem III, King of the Netherlands (1817-90) standing and facing three-quarters to the right. He leans against a plinth.

  • Creator(s)

    William Bambridge (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    William III, King of the Netherlands (1817-90)

  • 8.7 x 5.5 cm (image)

    9.8 x 6.4 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)

  • The King of the Netherlands, 1862. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
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