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    GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)

    J. Symon (fl. 1965)

    c.1865

    Albumen print | 9.2 x 7.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2160379

    Photograph from an album of J Symon in a three-quarters length portrait, seated at a table on which he rests his right arm. He faces three-quarters to the right and wears a tweed suit with a watch chain hanging down to his left waistcoat pocket.  

    • Creator(s)

      George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)

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

      Subject(s)

      John Symons

    • 9.2 x 7.0 cm (image)

      26.3 x 34.4 cm (page dimensions)

    • Album: Princess Helena's album 1852-68

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      Object type(s)
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          • albums
            • photograph albums
          • photographs
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