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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

THOMAS PEARCE (ACTIVE C. 1850S)

'The sons of John Grant, head forester at Balmoral'

Oct 1857

Albumen print | 9.7 x 12.2 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2800789

Photograph of a full length group portrait of the sons of John Grant, head forester at Balmoral. The five boys stand in a line facing the camera front on. They all wear highland dress, including caps and kilts. They are posed in a clearing surrounded by forest.

  • Creator(s)

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

  • 9.7 x 12.2 cm (whole object)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • People
      • Children
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
              • Balmoral Estate [Aberdeenshire]
    • Social sciences
      • Ethnology
        • Costume & National dress
          • Costume-Great Britain
            • Costume-Scotland
              • Scottish Highland Dress
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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