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Alexander Johnston (1839-96)

View of Wick Bay, North Side, during Fishing c. 1864

Albumen print | 8.4 x 5.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2800849

View of Wick Bay, North Side, during Fishing

Alexander Johnston (1839-96)

View of Wick Bay, North Side, during Fishing c. 1864

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Description

Photograph of Wick Bay, north side, possibly capturing the launch of a boat named Ketty.

Provenance

From an album containing works collected and arranged by Prince Albert (before 1861) and by Queen Victoria. This is one of two photographs presented to Queen Victoria by the Earl of Caithness in April 1865.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Alexander Johnston (1839-96)
(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)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

8.4 x 5.9 cm (image)

17.1 x 13.0 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Great Britain
Scotland
The Highlands [Scotland]
Caithness [The Highlands]

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