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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

    ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

    Prince Nikolaus Wilhelm of Nassau (1832-1905)

    31 Oct 1854

    Albumen print | 18.7 x 14.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2906571

    Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of Prince Nicholas of Nassau (1832-1905), seated, facing slightly to the right. He looks towards the camera. He wears a large bow tie and holds an ornamental walking stick in his right hand. A monocle hangs from his neck.

    • Creator(s)

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      Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    • Do. / by Do. [Ditto]

    • 18.7 x 14.6 cm (image)

      28.2 x 22.9 cm (page dimensions)

    • Prince Nicholas of Nassau, London, Oct 31 1854 [Photographic Portraits. Vol 1/59 (1853-1857)]

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Industries, Crafts and Trades
          • Travel Goods
            • Walking sticks
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • England
              • Greater London [England]
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