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    THOMAS PEARCE (ACTIVE C. 1850S)

    Mary and Victoria Symon

    c. 1857

    Albumen print | 10.5 x 7.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2160337

    Photograph of two young girls seated on a chair and facing the viewer. Both girls wear long dresses and ankle buttoned shoes. The girl on the left holds a doll. Photographed against a plain wall in an outside location.  

    • Creator(s)

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

    • 10.5 x 7.9 cm (image)

      26.3 x 34.4 cm (page dimensions)

    • Pss Helen's Album 1852-1868

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • Scotland
              • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
                • Balmoral Estate [Aberdeenshire]
                • Balmoral Castle [Aberdeenshire]
      • Children
      • Girls
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