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    GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)

    James Smith

    c. 1862

    Albumen print | 17.6 x 13.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2160353

    Photograph of a man standing against a stone wall and leaning on an axe which is placed in front of him. To his left is a branch which is placed against the wall. He wears dark trousers an overcoat and a Tam-o-Shanter hat.  

    • Creator(s)

      George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)

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

      Subject(s)

      J Smith (Balmoral Gillie)
      James Smith (d. 1867)

    • 17.6 x 13.6 cm (image)

      26.3 x 34.4 cm (page dimensions)

    • Princess Helena's Album 1852-1868

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • Scotland
              • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
                • Balmoral Estate [Aberdeenshire]
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Engineering & Technology
          • Military engineering
            • Arms (weapons)
              • Axes
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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