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Skene House, Aberdeenshire

c. 1856

Salted paper print | 15.1 x 19.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2932739

Photograph of Skene House in Aberdeenshire. The house is surrounded by a low, light colour picket fence. A second building stands to the left of the main house. Tree saplings are visible in the foreground.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • 15.1 x 19.9 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
              • Banff [Aberdeenshire]
                • Duff House [Banff]
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Buildings
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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