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    THOMAS PEARCE (ACTIVE C. 1850S)

    Widow Grant, mother of John Grant

    Sep 1857

    Albumen print | 11.2 x 9.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2160322

    Photograph of a full length portrait of the mother of John Grant, the Head Keeper at Balmoral, seated on an upholstered chair, facing the viewer. She wears a bonnet, fringed shawl around her shoulders and a black apron that covers her dress and rests just below the knee.  

    • Creator(s)

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

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

      Subject(s)

      Grant family
      Elizabeth Grant (1817-87)

    • 11.2 x 9.0 cm (image)

      26.3 x 34.4 cm (page dimensions)

    • Pss Helena's Albumn 1852-1868

    • Subject(s)
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Home economics
          • Furniture & accessories
            • Seating. Chairs
              • Chairs
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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