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Glass plate negatives

Albert and Victoria’s collection of glass plate negatives show photographers’ working methods

      ATTRIBUTED TO GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)

      Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire

      c. 1855

      Stereoscopic glass plate negative | RCIN 2083300

      Glass plate stereoscopic negative of a view down the drive leading to Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire. Trees line the avenue with a view of the castle in the background.

      The glass plate negative has been photographed showing the coated side and therefore the image appears laterally reversed. 

      • Creator(s)

        Attributed to George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)

      • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

      • Subject(s)
        • Places
          • Europe
            • Great Britain
              • Scotland
                • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
                  • Balmoral Castle [Aberdeenshire]
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