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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    HILLS & SAUNDERS (1852-2019)

    William Ross (1822-91), the Queen's Piper

    1865

    Albumen print | 8.8 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2800847

    Photograph of William Ross (1822-91) in a full-length portrait, wearing Highland dress and playing the bagpipes

    • Creator(s)

      Hills & Saunders (1852-2019) (photographer)

      Previously attributed to Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      William Ross (1822-91)

    • 8.8 x 5.4 cm (image)

      17.1 x 13.0 cm (page dimensions)

    • From an album containing works collected and arranged by Prince Albert (before 1861) and by Queen Victoria

    • Subject(s)
      • People
        • Musicians
          • Bagpipers
      • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
        • Music
          • Musical instruments
            • Wind instruments
              • Bagpipes
      • Social sciences
        • Ethnology
          • Costume & National dress
            • Costume-Great Britain
              • Costume-Scotland
                • Scottish Highland Dress
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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