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WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE

Turner, Head Keeper at Windsor, with pony

Nov 1859

Albumen print | 13.6 x 17.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2906797

Photograph of Mr Turner, the Head Keeper, standing, facing three-quarters to the left. He holds a pony's bridle with his right hand and a riding crop in his left hand. There is a fence with an open gate on the far right side of the photograph. There are trees in the background.

  • Creator(s)

    William Bambridge (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    James Turner

  • 13.6 x 17.0 cm (image)

    28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

    29.5 x 25.0 x 5.0 cm (album)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Horses
            • Ponies
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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