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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    ROSS & THOMSON (ACTIVE 1847-1890S)

    Calotype Specimens [Views of Edinburgh]

    c. 1849

    Leather bound album containing salted paper prints | 30.6 x 39.9 x 2.1 cm (album) | RCIN 2600307

    • Creator(s)

      Ross & Thomson (active 1847-1890s) (photographer)

      Seton Bookbinder : Edinburgh (binder)

    • 30.6 x 39.9 x 2.1 cm (album)

      29.7 x 37.1 cm (page dimensions)

    • Calotype Specimens

    • Given to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert by the photographers James Ross and John Thomson in 1849

    • Subject(s)
      • Geography
        • Systematic geography
          • Landscapes
      • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
        • Architecture
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