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Technological improvements enabled Prince Albert to collect photographs of places that were significant to him

    GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)

    Abergeldie Castle, Aberdeenshire

    c. 1860

    Albumen print | 7.5 x 7.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2320006

    Photograph of Abergeldie Castle taken from the north east with the River Dee running through the centre of the photograph. In the foreground is seated a man wearing a top hat with his back to the viewer. The Castle was built in the late 16th century by the Gordons of Midmar

    • Creator(s)

      George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)

    • 7.5 x 7.0 cm (image)

      17.2 x 13.0 cm (mount)

    • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Albert, Prince Consort between 1860 and 1861

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • Scotland
              • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
                • Abergeldie [Aberdeenshire]
                  • Abergeldie Castle [Abergeldie]
          • Rivers of northern Europe
            • Rivers of Scotland
              • River Dee [Aberdeen]
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Industries, Crafts and Trades
          • Clothing
            • Costume-Evening Dress(male)
              • Top hats
      • Geography
        • Physiography
          • Rivers
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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