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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

    ? DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

    The Jager MacDonald and John Grant, Head Keeper & gillies

    Sep 1853

    Salted paper print | 10.7 x 12.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2140251

    Photograph of the Jager John MacDonald (d. 1860) and John Grant (1810-79). Grant, stands third from the left and MacDonald stands next to him whilst the other Ghillies are seated in front of them.

    • Creator(s)

      ? Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      John Grant (1810-79)
      John MacDonald (d. 1860)

    • 10.7 x 12.9 cm (image)

      33.9 x 46.1 cm (page dimensions)

    • Commissioned by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

    • Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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