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

      GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)

      The Drawing Room, Balmoral

      1861-62

      Albumen print | 33.9 x 46.1 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2140215

      Photograph of the Drawing Room at Balmoral Castle including settees, tables and chairs in the centre, and the fireplace with mirror above it on the right

      • Creator(s)

        George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)

      • 33.9 x 46.1 cm (page dimensions)

        16.5 x 21.4 cm (image)

        35.7 x 47.5 x 2.4 cm (album)

      • Album: Windsor Castle Etc.

      • Acquired by Queen Victoria

      • Subject(s)
        • Places
          • Europe
            • Great Britain
              • Scotland
                • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
                  • Balmoral Castle [Aberdeenshire]
        • Science, Medicine and Technology
          • Home economics
            • Furniture & accessories
              • Seating. Chairs
                • Settees
                • Chairs
              • Tables
        • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
          • Art
            • Paintings
        Object type(s)
          • visual works
            • photographs
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