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'James Bowman, Forester to Mr Farquarson of Invercauld'

Oct 1855

Albumen print | 17.9 x 12.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2906610

Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of James Bowman, Forester from the Balmoral Estate. The sitter stands facing slightly towards the right. He gazes ahead, away from the camera. He holds a walking stick in his left hand. He wears a tartan blank over his left shoulder and under his right arm. He poses in front of a wooden building.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • James Bowman/ Forester to Mr Farquarson/ of Invercauld- Oct: 1855.

  • 17.9 x 12.9 cm (image)

    28.2 x 22.9 cm (page dimensions)

  • James Bowman, Forester to Mr Farquarson of Invercauld, Oct 1855 [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
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