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Landscape, Nature and Architecture

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

THOMAS PEARCE (ACTIVE C. 1850S)

The Old Gardener Simpson at Corbie Ha (Abergeldie) and his wife

Oct 1857

Salted paper print | 28.3 x 36.6 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2160051

Photograph of a full length double portrait of Mr and Mrs Simpson seated on a wooden bench, facing towards the camera. Mrs Simpson is dressed in a bonnet, check shawl, shirt and patterned skirt and Mr Simpson wears a cap, jacket, shirt and trousers. The bench is located in the middle of a path. The path is surrounded by a hedge and plants. 
  • Creator(s)

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

  • 28.3 x 36.6 cm (page dimensions)

    10.0 x 13.2 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
              • Abergeldie [Aberdeenshire]
                • Corbie Hall [Abergeldie]
              • Balmoral Estate [Aberdeenshire]