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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Lake House, Milford Lake, Highclere

c.1859

Albumen print | 16.4 x 21.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2932778

Photograph of Lake House comprising a main building with ornamental masonry, flanked by two smaller buildings. The foreground and middle ground is dominated by Milford Lake. There is a man in a rowing boat in the foreground, on the left. Photograph taken within the grounds of Highclere Castle.
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • 16.4 x 21.3 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Hampshire [England]
              • Highclere Castle [Highclere Park]
              • Milford Lake [Hampshire]
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Vessels (marine)
          • Boats
            • Rowing boats
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs