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THOMAS PEARCE (ACTIVE C. 1850S)

Stag Shot by the Prince at Carnluchan October 3 1857

3 - 3 Oct 1857

Albumen print | 10.0 x 13.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2160332

Photograph of a stag's head with 10 point antlers and facing three-quarters to the left, supported on top of a wooden box placed against a wall. The stag was shot by the Prince Consort.

Queen Victoria wrote in her journal for the 3rd October, 1857, that: 'Albert returned [from hunting on Carnluchan], having after infinite trouble got a very fine stag, which was shown after dinner.' RA VIC/MAIN/QVJ (W) 3rd October 1857
  • Creator(s)

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

    Previously attributed to Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)
  • 10.0 x 13.1 cm (image)

    26.3 x 34.4 cm (page dimensions)

  • Pss Helenas Album 1852-1868

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Field sports (hunting, shooting, stalking)
            • Stag hunting
            • Hunting methods
              • Shooting (animals)
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Biological sciences
        • Zoology
          • Animals
            • Mammals
              • Deer
                • Red deer
                  • Stags (male deer)
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs