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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    WILSON & HAY (ACTIVE 1853-55)

    'Head of a Stag shot by The Prince'

    c.1855-60

    Albumen print | 14.5 x 10.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2800695

    Photograph of a stag's head, mounted on a wall. The caption indicates the stag was shot by Prince Albert (1819-61) on 25 September 1850.

    • Creator(s)

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

    • 14.5 x 10.0 cm (image)

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

    • Subject(s)
      • 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)
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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