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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)

      View from the Moss House on Craig Gowan looking towards Abergeldie

      c. 1855

      Stereoscopic glass plate negative | RCIN 2083298

      Glass plate stereoscopic negative of the view towards Abergeldie from the vantage point of Craig Gowan.

      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]
                  • Abergeldie [Aberdeenshire]
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