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THOMAS PEARCE (ACTIVE C. 1850S)

John Grant (1842-82) with dog

Oct 1858

Salted paper print | 11.6 x 9.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2915734

Photograph of a full length portrait of John Grant (1842-82), a young ghillie, standing, facing towards the camera. He looks down. He wears Highland dress, including a cap. At his feet lies the dog Waldmann. Photograph taken at Balmoral.

  • Creator(s)

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

    Subject(s)

    John Grant (1842-82)
  • 11.6 x 9.6 cm (image)

  • Acquired and arranged by Prince Arthur

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Dogs
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
              • Balmoral Estate [Aberdeenshire]
    • Social sciences
      • Ethnology
        • Costume & National dress
          • Costume-Great Britain
            • Costume-Scotland
              • Scottish Highland Dress
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs