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The Linn of Dee c. 1859
Albumen print | 10.0 x 7.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2950720

George Washington Wilson (1823-93)
The Linn of Dee c. 1859

George Washington Wilson (1823-93)
The Linn of Dee c. 1859


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Photograph of the River Dee pasing through a rocky crevasse spanned by a single arched stone bridge bearing a coat of arms in the centre. Trees border the river. This photograph is part of a portfolio of 42 photographs taken by Wilson that were used to illustrate a book featuring entries from Queen Victoria's journals, written during her visits to Scotland. Leaves from the Journal of Our Life in the Highlands was published to great success in 1868.
Provenance
Presented to Alice Plucknett Helps (b. 1839), eldest daughter of Sir Arthur Helps, by Queen Victoria on 14th June 1868
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
10.0 x 7.6 cm (image)
Alternative title(s)
Photographs to illustrate the Queen's book 'Leaves from the journal of our life in the Highlands'