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    THOMAS PEARCE (ACTIVE C. 1850S)

    John Grant (1810-79) - Head Keeper

    c. 1858

    Albumen print | 18.9 x 14.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2160345

    Photograph of John Grant seated on a chair against a plain stone background and facing three-quarters to the right with his right leg crossed over his left. He wears Keeper's tweeds a neckerchief and a cap. Over his left shoulder, he wears a small leather satchel.    

    • Creator(s)

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

      Subject(s)

      John Grant (1810-79)

    • 18.9 x 14.5 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]
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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