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Hills & Saunders (1852-2019)

William Ross (1822-91), the Queen's Piper 1865

Albumen print | 8.8 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2800847

William Ross (1822-91), the Queen's Piper

Hills & Saunders (1852-2019)

William Ross (1822-91), the Queen's Piper 1865

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Description

Photograph of William Ross (1822-91) in a full-length portrait, wearing Highland dress and playing the bagpipes

Provenance

From an album containing works collected and arranged by Prince Albert (before 1861) and by Queen Victoria
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Hills & Saunders (1852-2019)
(photographer)

Previously attributed to
Search the collection Unknown Person
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

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

Subject(s)

Search the collection William Ross (1822-91)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

8.8 x 5.4 cm (image)

17.1 x 13.0 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
People
Musicians
Bagpipers
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Music
Musical instruments
Wind instruments
Bagpipes
Social sciences
Ethnology
Costume & National dress
Costume-Great Britain
Costume-Scotland
Scottish Highland Dress

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