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

      ATTRIBUTED TO GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)

      Balmoral Castle from the Southwest

      c.1861

      Albumen print | 10.3 x 16.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2140256

      Photograph of Balmoral Castle in the background with a driveway at the side of which is a bench

      • Creator(s)

        Attributed to George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)

      • 10.3 x 16.4 cm (image)

        33.9 x 46.1 cm (page dimensions)

      • West approach to Balmoral Castle

        Album: Windsor Castle Etc

      • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

      • Subject(s)
        • Places
          • Europe
            • Great Britain
              • Scotland
                • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
                  • Balmoral Castle [Aberdeenshire]
        • Science, Medicine and Technology
          • Home economics
            • Furniture & accessories
              • Seating. Chairs
                • Benches
        Object type(s)
          • visual works
            • photographs
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