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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

THOMAS PEARCE (ACTIVE C. 1850S)

'Stag killer by H.R.H. The Prince Consort on Cairn Lochan'

3 - 3 Oct 1857

Albumen print | 10.8 x 14.3 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2800795

Photograph of a stag's head, positioned on top of a wood panelled box, facing left

  • Creator(s)

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

    Previously attributed to Unknown Person (photographer)

  • 10.8 x 14.3 cm (whole object)

  • 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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