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Unknown Postcard of the Royal family of Prussia

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.1005 Author/Creator: Unknown Place Written: Germany Type: Postcard Date: circa 1900 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; Order a Copy

One blank postcard featuring William II, German Emperor, Prince Wilhelm of Prussia, Louis Ferdinand, Prince of Prussia, Hermine Reuss of Greiz, and Cecilie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. The postcard is dated circa 1900. Features the two women seated in front of the three men.

William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941
Prince Wilhelm of Prussia, 1906–1940
Louis Ferdinand, Prince of Prussia, 1907-1994
Hermine Reuss of Greiz, 1887-1947
Cecilie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Duchess, 1886-1954

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