Carte de Visite Studio Photograph
AssociatedAssociated with
George Washington Wilson
(Alvah, Banffshire, Scotland, 1823 - 1893)
Date1852-1872
Object NamePhotograph
Mediumalbumen; paper; ink; card
ClassificationsPhotography
Dimensions10.6 x 6.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2009 by Mr John Barr.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS083177
About MeCarte de visite photograph with royal crest and photographer's details on the reverse.Studio portrait of an older gentleman standing with his left hand resting on a small table and holding a small book in his right hand. The background shows a wall and a heavy draped curtain to the left of the picture.
Inscriptions along the bottom edge "G.W.WILSON / ABERDEEN" and on the reverse "ONI SON QUI MA Y PENSE [circular crest with shield with motto] / G.W.WILSON / PHOTOGRAPHER / ABERDEEN".
