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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE

'Deer, with 14 points, shot by HRH The Prince, in Windsor Great Park, Oct 22, 1856'

1856

Albumen print | 16.4 x 21.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2906221

Photograph of the body of a stag lying beneath a tree in Windsor Great Park, shot by Prince Albert (1819-61)

  • Creator(s)

    William Bambridge (photographer)

  • 16.4 x 21.7 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Biological sciences
        • Zoology
          • Animals
            • Mammals
              • Deer
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Field sports (hunting, shooting, stalking)
            • Deer hunting
            • Stag hunting
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Berkshire [England]
              • Windsor [Berkshire]
                • Windsor Great Park [Windsor]
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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