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'Arthur Farquarson, Head Forester to Mr Farquarson of Invercauld'

1 - 1 Oct 1857

Albumen print | 17.6 x 13.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2906611

Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of Arthur Farquarson, Head Forester to Mr Farquarson of Invercauld. The sitter is seated, facing three-quarters towards the right. He gazes ahead, away from the camera. He holds a walking stick in his left hand. He wears a checked suit with a tartan blanket over his left shoulder and a Tam O'Shanter hat. He is seated in front of a wooden building.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Arthur Farquarson (active 1857)

  • annotation: Arthur Farquarson/ Head Forester to Mr Farquarson of Invercauld / Oct: 1st 1857. [beneath photograph]

  • 17.6 x 13.2 cm (image)

    28.2 x 22.9 cm (page dimensions)

  • Arthur Farquarson, Head Forester to Mr Farquarson of Invercauld, Oct 1st 1857 [Photographic Portraits. Vol 1/59 (1853-1857)]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Travel Goods
          • Walking sticks
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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