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      GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)

      Dining room, Balmoral

      1861-62

      Albumen print | 16.3 x 24.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2140213

      Photograph of the dining room at Balmoral Castle with the dining table and eight chairs in the centre of the photograph

      • Creator(s)

        George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)

      • 16.3 x 24.0 cm (image)

        33.9 x 46.1 cm (page dimensions)

      • 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
              • Tables
              • Seating. Chairs
                • Chairs
        Object type(s)
          • visual works
            • photographs
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