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Copies of nineteenth century photographs of Scotland
551 723
Description Copies of nineteenth century photographs of Scotland
Date c. 1860 to 1900
Collection Copies of nineteenth century photographs of Scotland
Catalogue Number 551 723
Category All Other
Scope and Content A collection of copies of photographs of country houses, historic buildings, landscapes, streetscapes and monuments across Scotland, by photographers including Francis Frith, George Washington Wilson, J Valentine, Inglis, and J Patrick.
Archive History Copied by RCAHMS as a Survey of a Private Collection, by permission of Mr Gerald Cobb. No formal accession record has yet been identified, but the format of cataloguing indicates acquisition between c.1970 and c.1983.
System of Arrangement The collection is arranged by county.
Access Conditions Open, but note that access may be subject to provisions outlined in the Data Protection Act and conservation requirements. Please contact the archive to confirm access in advance of a visit.
Administrative History George Washington Wilson (1823-93) established his Aberdeen-based photographic company in 1852. After his death the firm continued under the management of his sons until wound up in 1908. Francis Frith (1822-98) established Francis Frith and Company, photographers, in 1860 in Reigate, Surrey. The firm continued in business until 1971.
Accruals No accruals are anticipated.
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