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    DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

    Stag shot by the Prince [Consort], September 28th 1852

    c. 1852

    Salted paper print | 9.5 x 12.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2160314

    Photograph of a pony standing in left side profile in the centre of the photograph with 6 men. On the back of the horse is a dead stag, shot by the Prince Consort. John Grant (1810-79) stands second from the right, pointing with his right arm. John MacDonald (d. 1860), also in attendance together with other gillies.

    • Creator(s)

      Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

    • 9.5 x 12.8 cm (image)

      26.8 x 38.4 cm (page dimensions)

    • Stag Shot by Prince Sept 28 1852 [Pss Helena's Album 1852-1868]

    • Subject(s)
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Agriculture and related techniques
          • Animal husbandry
            • Field sports (hunting, shooting, stalking)
              • Stag hunting
      • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
        • Zoology
          • Animals
            • Mammals
              • Deer
                • Red deer
                  • Stags (male deer)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • Scotland
              • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
                • Balmoral Estate [Aberdeenshire]
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