The Dowager Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1842–1892) 1862

Albumen print | 8.1 x 4.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2908038

Unknown Person

The Dowager Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1842?1892) 1862

Description

Photograph of Alexandrine, Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1842–1892), standing facing front. Her headdress is tied under her chin with a wide ribbon.

Grand Duchess Alexandrine married Paul Frederick of Mecklenburg-Schwerin in 1822. He succeeded his grandfather as Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin in 1837, and died in 1842.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria
People involved

Creator(s)

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(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

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Subject(s)

Search the collection Princess Alexandrine of Prussia, Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1803-92)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

8.1 x 4.9 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)

Dowager, Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (Princess of Prussia), 1862. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]