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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    WILSON & HAY (ACTIVE 1853-55)

    Balmoral

    Mar 1854

    Salted paper print | 17.3 x 19.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2906050

    Photograph of the exterior of the old Balmoral Castle showing the many turrets and towers belonging to the building. In the foreground there is a glass fronted conservatory. A drive leads from the right foreground around the perimeter of the castle.

    • Creator(s)

      Wilson & Hay (active 1853-55) (photographer)

    • 17.3 x 19.9 cm (image)

    • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • Scotland
              • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
                • Balmoral Castle (Old) [Aberdeenshire]
      • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
        • Architecture
          • Domestic architecture
            • Castles
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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