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Technological improvements enabled Prince Albert to collect photographs of places that were significant to him

    ATTRIBUTED TO GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)

    Photograph of punters on the River Thames with Windsor Castle in the background

    1860

    33.9 x 46.1 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2140290

    A photograph showing a group of people in boats on the River Thames with Windsor Castle and St. George's Chapel in the background

    • Creator(s)

      Attributed to George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)

    • 33.9 x 46.1 cm (page dimensions)

      16.5 x 24.3 cm (image)

      35.7 x 47.5 x 2.4 cm (album)

    • Punters on the River Thames with Windsor Castle in the background

      Album: Windsor Castle Etc

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • England
              • Berkshire [England]
                • Windsor [Berkshire]
                  • Windsor Castle
                    • Lower Ward [Windsor Castle]
                      • St George's Chapel [Windsor Castle]
                • Eton [Berkshire]
                  • The Brocas [Eton]
      • People
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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