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Wilson & Hay (active 1853-55)

Balmoral Castle Oct 1854

Albumen print | 16.4 x 21.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2906171

Balmoral Castle

Wilson & Hay (active 1853-55)

Balmoral Castle Oct 1854

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Description

Photograph of the exterior of Balmoral Castle, Deeside prior to its demolition on the completion of the new castle in 1856. A conservatory stands on the left and the tower with turrets on the right, stepped back from the main building.

Provenance

From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Wilson & Hay (active 1853-55)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

16.4 x 21.1 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Great Britain
Scotland
Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
Balmoral Castle [Aberdeenshire]
Royal Deeside [Aberdeenshire]

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