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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

THOMAS PEARCE (ACTIVE C. 1850S)

'Stag killed by the Prince Consort'

2 - 2 Oct 1858

Albumen print | 10.5 x 14.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2800820

Photograph of a stag's head surrounded by foliage, positioned on a wooden box. There is a stone wall in the background. The caption indicates the stag was killed by Prince Albert (1819-61) and weighed 16 stone and eight pounds.

  • Creator(s)

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

    Previously attributed to Unknown Person (photographer)

  • 10.5 x 14.1 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Biological sciences
        • Zoology
          • Animals
            • Mammals
              • Deer
                • Red deer
                  • Stags (male deer)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Field sports (hunting, shooting, stalking)
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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