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THOMAS PEARCE (ACTIVE C. 1850S)

Gillies and Keepers at Balmoral

c. 1858

Albumen print | 10.9 x 15.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2160340

Photograph of a portrait of 4 Keepers working on the Balmoral estate in Scotland. Included are Donald Stewart (1827-1909), who kneels; Charles Duncan (1826-1904), with a gun over his right arm; the Head Keeper, J Grant (1810-79), holding a telescope and Peter Farquarson (d. 1874). All face three-quarters to the right. A dog lies on the grass on the left.   
  • Creator(s)

    Thomas Pearce (active c. 1850s) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    John Grant (1810-79)
    Peter Farquarson (d. 1874)
    Donald Stewart (1827-1909)
    Charles Duncan (1826-1904)
  • 10.9 x 15.4 cm (image)

    26.3 x 34.4 cm (page dimensions)

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  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Field sports (hunting, shooting, stalking)
            • Hunting equipment
          • Dogs
            • Hunting & sporting dogs
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
              • Balmoral Estate [Aberdeenshire]
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs