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General Sir Charles John Stanley Gough (1832-1912) c.1879
Albumen print | 14.3 x 9.7 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2501432
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Photograph of General Sir Charles John Stanley Gough. He is sitting on a chair facing left with his legs crossed. He is wearing Field Service uniform with a black armband and has a sword by his side.
General Sir Charles John Stanley Gough was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Indian Rebellion.
This photograph comes from an album from Queen Victoria’s collection titled 'AFGHANISTAN AND EGYPT PORTRAITS 1879 AND 1882' (RCIN 2501413). The album contains photographs of British soldiers who served in the Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-80) and Anglo-Egyptian War (1882).
Provenance
From the collection of Queen Victoria
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
14.3 x 9.7 cm (image) (image)
29.0 x 22.6 cm (page dimensions)
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Alternative title(s)
Brigr. Genl. Sir Charles Gough, V.C., K.C.B.
