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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    WILSON & HAY (ACTIVE 1853-55)

    'The sons of John Grant, The Prince's Head Forester at Balmoral'

    9 - 9 Oct 1854

    Albumen print | 14.4 x 11.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2800711

    Photograph of the sons of John Grant. They are all posed in front of a wooden fence and wear Scottish costume. The group comprises John (1842-82); James (1846-81) and Alexander (b. 1844). The middle child, James, is seated on a stone, flanked by his two standing siblings. Photograph taken at Balmoral.

    • Creator(s)

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

      Subject(s)

      John Grant (1842-82)
      James Anderson Grant (1846-81)
      Alexander Grant (1844-1939)

    • 14.4 x 11.0 cm (image)

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

    • Subject(s)
      • Social sciences
        • Ethnology
          • Costume & National dress
            • Costume-Great Britain
              • Costume-Scotland
                • Scottish Highland Dress
      • People
        • Children
        • Boys
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • Scotland
              • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
                • Balmoral Estate [Aberdeenshire]
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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