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Field Marshal Sir George Stuart White (1835-1912) c.1879
Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.5 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2501437
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Bust-length photograph of Field Marshal Sir George Stuart White. He is looking slightly to the right and is wearing a suit.
Field Marshal Sir George Stuart White was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Second Anglo-Afghan War. He later held the position of Governor of Gibraltar.
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)
(photographer)Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
8.5 x 5.5 cm (image) (image)
29.0 x 22.6 cm (page dimensions)
Alternative title(s)
Colonel White, VC, CB, 92nd Highlrs.
