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WILSON & HAY (ACTIVE 1853-55)

Donald Stewart (Forester) and a Stag shot by the Prince

Sep 1854

Albumen print | 13.6 x 19.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2160329

Photograph of the Forester Donald Stewart, sitting on the ground in left side profile whilst leaning against a tree. On the ground by his feet lies a dead stag that was shot by the Prince Consort. In the background are buildings from the Balmoral estate. 

  • Creator(s)

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

    George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)

    GW Wilson, & Co, 25 Crown St, Aberdeen (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)
    Donald Stewart (1827-1909)
  • 13.6 x 19.4 cm (image)

    26.3 x 34.4 cm (page dimensions)

  • Donald Stewart (Forester) and a dog shot by the Prince [Pss Helena's Album 1853-1868]

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Field sports (hunting, shooting, stalking)
            • Stag hunting
            • Hunting methods
              • Shooting (animals)
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Biological sciences
        • Zoology
          • Animals
            • Mammals
              • Deer
                • Red deer
                  • Stags (male deer)
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs