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    GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)

    W. Middleton

    c. 1865

    Albumen print | 9.2 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2160368

    Photograph of a an elderly gentleman seated in an armchair and facing three-quarters to the left. He wears a dark coloured suit and waistcoat with a black neckerchief.

    This may be a portrait of Mr William Middleton who was employed as an upholsterer in Queen Victoria's Household at Balmoral Castle. In 1882, The Queen 'walked out' from Balmoral Castle and visited the Middleton's in order to give them a gift to mark their Golden Wedding anniversary.

    • Creator(s)

      George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      William Middleton

    • 9.2 x 5.5 cm (image)

      26.3 x 34.4 cm (page dimensions)

    • Princess Helena's Album 1852-68

    • Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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