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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1819-79)

    'Elk in Windsor Park'

    3 - 3 Nov 1854

    Albumen print | 11.8 x 9.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2800708

    Photograph of an elk standing next to a trough in Windsor Great Park. A man stands on the right, facing the elk. He wears a tall 'stove-pipe' style hat and a dark colour suit.

    • Creator(s)

      William Bambridge (1819-79) (photographer)

    • 11.8 x 9.0 cm (image)

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

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • England
              • Berkshire [England]
                • Windsor [Berkshire]
                  • Windsor Great Park [Windsor]
      • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
        • Biological sciences
          • Zoology
            • Animals
              • Mammals
                • Deer
                  • Elks
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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