Portraiture

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UNKNOWN PERSON

Marie, Princess of Wied (1825-1902) 

1863

Albumen print | 8.3 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2908141

Photograph of Princess Marie standing holding a letter (?) in her left hand. Small circular table foreground right with drapery behind. The Princess was the fourth daughter of William, Duke of Nassau (1792–1839); in 1842 she married Hermann, Prince of Wied (1814–1864).
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Marie, Princess of Wied (1825-1902)
  • 8.3 x 5.4 cm (image)

    9.7 x 6.4 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)

  • Princess of Wied (Princess of Nassau), 1863. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

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

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