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    THOMAS PEARCE (ACTIVE C. 1850S)

    Stag shot by the Prince

    2 - 2 Oct 1858

    Albumen print | 11.4 x 15.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2117011

    Photograph of the head of a stag shot by Prince Albert (1819-61) displayed on a wooden box, facing towards the camera. A variety of foliage has been placed around the stag's head. The box is positioned in front of a stone wall.

    • Creator(s)

      Thomas Pearce (active c. 1850s) (photographer)

    • annotation: Stag shot by the Prince/ at the Foot of/ Craig na Gach- Oct: 2. 1858-/ weighed 15 st 8 lb- [beneath work]

    • 11.4 x 15.9 cm (image)

    • From the collection of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • Scotland
              • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
                • Balmoral Estate [Aberdeenshire]
      • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
        • Biological sciences
          • Zoology
            • Animals
              • Mammals
                • Deer
                  • Red deer
                    • Stags (male deer)
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Agriculture and related techniques
          • Animal husbandry
            • Field sports (hunting, shooting, stalking)
              • Hunting methods
                • Stalking
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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