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    ? DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

    Macdonald, Donald Stewart and C. Campbell

    c. 1856

    Albumen print | 9.9 x 9.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2160327

    Photograph of the Jäger, John Macdonald (d. 1860) and Gillies Donald Stewart (1827-1909) and Charles Campbell (fl. 1856) in left side profile whilst they stalk game on the Balmoral estate. Campbell crouches down and holds a telescope in his right hand whilst pointing with his left. Other Gillies in the background. 

    • Creator(s)

      ? Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      John MacDonald (d. 1860)
      Donald Stewart (1827-1909)
      Charles Campbell

    • 9.9 x 9.3 cm (image)

      26.3 x 34.4 cm (page dimensions)

    • Pss Helena's Album 1852-1868

    • 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)
              • Hunting methods
                • Stalking
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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