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    THOMAS PEARCE (ACTIVE C. 1850S)

    Keepers to the Prince Consort

    Oct 1858

    Albumen print | 10.3 x 12.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2915733

    Photograph of a full length portrait of three ghillies, Keepers to the Prince Consort at Balmoral, standing, facing towards the camera and gazing to the right. The ghillies are, from left to right: Charles Duncan (1826-1904), Peter Farquarson (d. 1874) and Donald Stewart (1827-1909). The ghillies are dressed in full highland uniform.

    • Creator(s)

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

      Subject(s)

      Donald Stewart (1827-1909)
      Peter Farquarson (d. 1874)
      Charles Duncan (1826-1904)

    • 10.3 x 12.9 cm (image)

    • Acquired and arranged by Prince Arthur

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • Scotland
              • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
                • Balmoral Castle [Aberdeenshire]
      • Social sciences
        • Ethnology
          • Costume & National dress
            • Costume-Great Britain
              • Costume-Scotland
                • Scottish Highland Dress
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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