Major Christopher Charles Teesdale (1833-93), Invercauld Sep 1857

Albumen print | 14.9 x 11.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2906663

Unknown Person

- Sep 1857

Description

Photograph of a full length portrait of Major Christopher Teesdale (1833-93) standing, facing towards the camera. He turns his head slightly to the left and gazes ahead, away from the camera. He holds a walking stick in his right hand and places his left hand on his hip. He wears Highland dress. He poses in a field with tents in the background.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Unknown Person
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

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

Search the collection View the person page Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Sir Christopher Charles Teesdale (1833-93)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

14.9 x 11.5 cm (image)

28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

29.5 x 24.5 x 6.0 cm (album)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
albums
photograph albums
Subject(s)
Social sciences
Ethnology
Costume & National dress
Costume-Great Britain
Costume-Scotland
Scottish Highland Dress
References

Alternative title(s)

Major Christopher Teesdale, Invercauld, 1857 [Photographic Portraits Vol.2/60 1852-1859]