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Children's albums

Children's albums

GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)

John Grant, Head Forester at Balmoral

c. 1865

Albumen print | 9.2 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2160375

Photograph from an album of John Grant, in a full length portrait, seated at a tiered desk and holding a book in his right hand. He wears a dark suit and is turned towards the book that he holds.

John Grant was the Head Keeper at Balmoral during Queen Victoria's reign. He and his family were photographed by George Washington Wilson on numerous occasions.
  • Creator(s)

    George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)

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

    Subject(s)

    John Grant (1810-79)
  • 9.2 x 5.5 cm (image)

    26.3 x 34.4 cm (page dimensions)

  • Album: Princess Helena's Album 1852-68

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
              • Balmoral Castle [Aberdeenshire]
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Home economics
        • Furniture & accessories
          • Desks
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs