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Children's albums

Children's albums

GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)

J[ames]. Smith, W. Kennedy, A[?Sandy]. Grant, P. Robertson, Ghillies at Balmoral

1861

Albumen print | 14.5 x 12.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2160378

Photograph of four Ghillies in a full length group portrait. Two are standing and two are seated. All wear Balmoral tartan and tweeds. The man in the centre holds a rifle.
  • Creator(s)

    George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)

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

    Subject(s)

    Alexander Grant (1844-1939)
    Peter Robertson
    J Smith (Balmoral Gillie)
    W A Kennedy (Balmoral Gillie)
  • 14.5 x 12.5 cm (image)

    26.3 x 34.4 cm (page dimensions)

  • J. Smith, W. Kennedy, A. Grant, P. Robertson

    Album: Princess Helena's album 1852-68

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