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Reverend James William Adams (1839-1903) c.1881
Albumen print | 13.2 x 9.4 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2501444
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Bust-length photograph of Reverend James William Adams. He is looking slightly to the right and is wearing a dark clerical jacket.
Reverend James William Adams was a chaplain to the British Army. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Second Anglo-Afghan War. It was presented to him by Queen Victoria on the 1st of December 1881.
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
13.2 x 9.4 cm (image) (image)
29.0 x 22.6 cm (page dimensions)
Alternative title(s)
The Revd. J.W. Adams, VC, Chaplain to H.M. Forces under Sir F. Roberts. Received V.C from The Queen at Windsor, 1 Decr. 1881.
