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THOMAS PEARCE (ACTIVE C. 1850S)

Donald Stewart (1827-1909), Keeper [at Balmoral]

1860

Albumen print | 19.3 x 14.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2160090

Photograph of a near full length portrait of Donald Stewart (1827-1909), Keeper, seated in a chair, facing three-quarters to the right. He looks ahead, away from the camera. He wears a cap, tweed jacket, kilt, sporran and a pouch on a strap across his body.

  • Creator(s)

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

    Subject(s)

    Donald Stewart (1827-1909)

  • 19.3 x 14.5 cm (image)

    28.3 x 36.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
              • Balmoral Estate [Aberdeenshire]
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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