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    THOMAS PEARCE (ACTIVE C. 1850S)

    Members of a hunting party on the Balmoral estate

    5 Oct 1854

    Albumen print | 11.2 x 15.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2917881

    Photograph of a hunting party taken on the Balmoral estate featuring a group of 9 Ghillies. Seven of the men stand in front of a small tree, some holding rifles whilst two men lie on the ground facing the viewer. All of the party wear kilts. From left to right are: J Kennedy; Smith; W Stuart; John Brown; Peter Farquharson; P Robertson; John Grant; Gordon and Coutts.  

    • Creator(s)

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

    • 11.2 x 15.2 cm (image)

    • From an album compiled by Princess Helena

    • Subject(s)
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Agriculture and related techniques
          • Animal husbandry
            • Field sports (hunting, shooting, stalking)
              • Stag hunting
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