Prince William of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1827-79) 1862

Albumen print | 8.4 x 5.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2908037

Unknown Person

Description

Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Wilhelm of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1827-79), standing facing the viewer and wearing a Lieutenant General's uniform of the Prussian Army. In 1865 Prince Wilhelm married Princess Alexandrine of Prussia (1842–1906).

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Unknown Person
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

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

Subject(s)

Search the collection Wilhelm, Prince of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1827-79)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

8.4 x 5.0 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)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
cartes-de-visite
References

Alternative title(s)

Prince William of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, brother to the Grand Duke, 1862. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

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