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    UNKNOWN PERSON

    Friedrich Wilhelm, Landgrave of Hesse-Cassel (1820-84)

    1862

    Albumen print | 8.9 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2907997

    Photograph of a full length portrait of Friedrich Wilhelm, Prince of Hesse, later Landgrave of Hesse-Cassel (1820-84), standing, facing three-quarters to the right. He poses with his arms folded. There is a top hat is on the balustrade to his right.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Friedrich Wilhelm, Landgrave of Hesse-Cassel (1820-1884)

    • 8.9 x 5.5 cm (image)

      9.6 x 6.4 cm (mount)

      22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

      23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)

    • Frederic William, Prince of Hesse, 1862. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria

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