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Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

THOMAS PEARCE (ACTIVE C. 1850S)

'Balmoral Castle'

1858

Albumen print | 7.1 x 11.4 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2800816

Photograph of Balmoral Castle from the north-west. Stone steps lead up a small slope to higher area of the grounds and the clock tower can be seen on the left of the background. 

  • Creator(s)

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

  • 7.1 x 11.4 cm (whole object)

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

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