J. Turnbull
Portrait of a Father and Son in Highland Dress, Edinburgh
About this artwork
This portrait shows a father and son in Highland dress. During the heyday of studio portraiture in the Victorian era, families often choose to have their portrait made in their finest clothes. For many it would have been the first time that they would have had a likeness made.
Published June 2022
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artist:
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title:Portrait of a Father and Son in Highland Dress, Edinburgh
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date created:About 1870
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materials:Albumen print carte-de-visite
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measurements:10.20 x 6.10 cm
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credit line:Gift of Mrs. Riddell in memory of Peter Fletcher Riddell 1985
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accession number:PGP R 2223.86
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J. Turnbull
J. Turnbull
John Turnbull and his family ran a series of photography studios across Edinburgh, Glasgow and the west coast of Scotland. They produced studio portraits in the carte-de-visite and cabinet card format, both popular with Victorian audiences.