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General Sir Edward Pemberton Leach (1847-1913) c.1879
Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.8 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2501440
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Bust-length photograph of General Sir Edward Pemberton Leach. He is looking to the left and is wearing military uniform.
General Sir Edward Pemberton Leach was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Second Anglo-Afghan War. It was presented to him by Queen Victoria on the 9th of December 1879.
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
8.7 x 5.8 cm (image) (image)
29.0 x 22.6 cm (page dimensions)
Alternative title(s)
Bt. Lt. Leach, VC, RE, Received VC from the Queen, 9 Decr. 1879.
