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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

WILSON & HAY (ACTIVE 1853-55)

Balmoral Castle

Oct 1854

Albumen print | 16.4 x 21.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2906171

Photograph of the exterior of Balmoral Castle, Deeside prior to its demolition on the completion of the new castle in 1856. A conservatory stands on the left and the tower with turrets on the right, stepped back from the main building.

  • Creator(s)

    Wilson & Hay (active 1853-55) (photographer)

  • 16.4 x 21.1 cm (image)

  • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

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