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

    DON JUAN, COMTE DE MONTIZÓN (1822–87)

    White pelican, London Zoo

    circa 1852

    Salted paper print | 10.8 x 10.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2905547

    Photograph of a white pelican at London Zoo. The pelican stands, facing left, on a rock in the middle of a pool. The reflection of the bird is visible on the surface of the water, in the foreground. 

    Photograph is from a set of 43 photographs (2905515-2905557) of animals at London Zoo
    • Creator(s)

      Don Juan, Comte de Montizón (1822–87)

      (photographer)

    • 10.8 x 10.1 cm (image)

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
        • Zoology
          • Animals
            • Birds
              • Pelicans