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Scottish Crofter and young pony - Shetland Islands, Scotland
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Scottish Crofter and young pony - Shetland Islands, Scotland
Scottish Crofter holding a young pony in front of his Croft - Shetland Islands, Scotland. This card comes from a collection that belonged to a servant (Ghillie) of the Queen Victoria and King Edward VII, Mr John William Smith. He lived in Ballater but also accompanied the King on Royal visits to various residences around the country - as shown by the addresses on the postcards. Date: 1910s
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This evocative photograph captures the intimate moment between a Scottish Crofter and his young Shetland pony, set against the rugged backdrop of the Shetland Islands in Scotland. The crofter, dressed in traditional attire, holds the reins of the small horse with a gentle hand, while the animal gazes up at him with trust and affection. The croft, with its simple stone walls and thatched roof, is a testament to the simple yet resilient way of life in the Scottish Highlands during the early 1900s. The postcard bearing this image is part of a collection that once belonged to John William Smith, a ghillie (gamekeeper and servant) who served Queen Victoria and King Edward VII. Smith's connection to the royal family is reflected in the addresses on the reverse of the card, which indicate that he accompanied the King on his visits to various residences around the country. The postcard, dated to the 1910s, offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of a Scottish crofter and the bond between man and animal in a bygone era.
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