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Photographs 1842-61

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    UNKNOWN PERSON

    Skene House, Aberdeenshire

    c. 1856

    Salted paper print | 15.1 x 19.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2932739

    Photograph of Skene House in Aberdeenshire. The house is surrounded by a low, light colour picket fence. A second building stands to the left of the main house. Tree saplings are visible in the foreground.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

    • 15.1 x 19.9 cm (image)

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • Scotland
              • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
                • Banff [Aberdeenshire]
                  • Duff House [Banff]
      • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
        • Architecture
          • Buildings
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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