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Glass plate negatives

Albert and Victoria’s collection of glass plate negatives show photographers’ working methods

DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

Stag shot by the Prince by the River at Feithort

c.1855-60

RCIN 2084091

Glass plate negative of a stag shot by Prince Albert (1819-61) by the river at Feithort. The stag is laid out on a grassy field. The stag weighed 17 stone 4 pounds.

The glass plate negative has been photographed showing the coated side and therefore the image appears laterally reversed. A print from this negative exists in the Collection, RCIN 2116998.

  • Creator(s)

    Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Zoology
        • Animals
          • Mammals
            • Deer
              • Red deer
                • Stags (male deer)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Field sports (hunting, shooting, stalking)
            • Hunting methods
              • Stalking