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    W & D DOWNEY (ACTIVE 1855-1941)

    Alexander, John, Charles, Thomas, William, Albert and Andrew Thomson

    c.1866

    Albumen print | 26.3 x 34.4 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2160392

    Photograph of a full length group portrait of the Thomson brothers.  The group are all dressed in highland dress. They are, from left to right, Alexander, John, Charles, Thomas, William, Albert and Andrew Thomson.

    • Creator(s)

      W & D Downey (active 1855-1941) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Thomson, Alexander
      Thomson, John
      Charles Thomson
      Thomson, Thomas
      William Thomson
      Thomson, Albert
      Andrew Thomson (1834-1906)

    • 26.3 x 34.4 cm (page dimensions)

      5.5 x 9.0 cm (image)

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      • Social sciences
        • Ethnology
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              • Costume-Scotland
                • Scottish Highland Dress
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