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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    THOMAS PEARCE (ACTIVE C. 1850S)

    'Balmoral Castle'

    1858

    Albumen print | 7.1 x 11.4 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2800816

    Photograph of Balmoral Castle from the north-west. Stone steps lead up a small slope to higher area of the grounds and the clock tower can be seen on the left of the background. 

    • Creator(s)

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

    • 7.1 x 11.4 cm (whole object)

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

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • Scotland
              • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
                • Balmoral Castle [Aberdeenshire]
      • Geography
        • Physiography
          • Hills
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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