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    THOMAS PEARCE (ACTIVE C. 1850S)

    James Bowman (Forester to Mr Farquarson of Invercauld)

    c. 1855

    Albumen print | 18.1 x 14.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2160352

    Photograph of James Bowman standing in three-quarters length, against a plain background and facing three-quarters to the right. He wears a glengarry hat, tweeds and a tartan plaid wrapped over his left shoulder. He holds a walking stick in his left hand.  

    • Creator(s)

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

      Subject(s)

      John Bowman

    • 18.1 x 14.0 cm (image)

      26.3 x 34.4 cm (page dimensions)

    • Princess Helena's Album 1852-1868

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        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • Scotland
              • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
                • Balmoral Castle [Aberdeenshire]
                • Balmoral Estate [Aberdeenshire]
                • Invercauld Estate [Aberdeenshire]
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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