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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

WILSON & HAY (ACTIVE 1853-55)

The new Castle at Balmoral

Jun 1854

Salted paper print | 16.6 x 21.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2906123

Photograph of the new Balmoral Castle in the course of construction. Building material can be seen in front of the castle. There are two workmen on site, one of whom is standing inside the an entrance.

  • Creator(s)

    Wilson & Hay (active 1853-55) (photographer)

  • 16.6 x 21.8 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
              • Balmoral Castle [Aberdeenshire]
              • Balmoral Estate [Aberdeenshire]
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Construction
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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