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THOMAS PEARCE (ACTIVE C. 1850S)

Stag heads

30 - 30 Sep 1859

Albumen print | 11.5 x 15.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2117017

Photograph of two stag heads and the fur of a stag positioned in  an arrangement in front of a stone wall. There is a gun leaning against the wall on the right side of the photograph. Photograph taken in Balmoral.

  • Creator(s)

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

  • 11.5 x 15.1 cm (image)

  • From the collection of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Biological sciences
        • Zoology
          • Animals
            • Mammals
              • Deer
                • Red deer
                  • Stags (male deer)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Military engineering
          • Arms (weapons)
            • Firearms
              • Guns
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Field sports (hunting, shooting, stalking)
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Fur (clothing)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
              • Balmoral Estate [Aberdeenshire]
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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