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Prince Frederick William of Prussia, later Frederick III, German Emperor (1831-88) 1859

Salted paper print | 26.5 x 20.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2906882

Unknown Person

- 1859

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Description

Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of Prince Frederick William of Prussia, standing, facing towards the camera, his body angled slightly to the right. He wears a uniform with the Order of the Black Eagle of Prussia. He holds a helmet in his right hand and places his left hand on his hip.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Unknown Person
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Frederick III, German Emperor (1831-88)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Salted paper print

salted paper print

Measurements

26.5 x 20.0 cm (image)

28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

29.5 x 25.0 x 5.0 cm (album)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
albums
photograph albums
Subject(s)
Genealogy and Heraldry
Orders (honour)
Order of the Black Eagle (Prussia)
References

Alternative title(s)

Prince Frederick William of Prussia, 1859 [Photographic Portraits Vol.3/61 1856-1863]

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