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Colonel Sir Arthur George Hammond (1843-1919) c.1879
Albumen print | 9.3 x 5.8 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2501457
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Bust-length photograph of Colonel Sir Arthur George Hammond. He is wearing military uniform.
Colonel Sir Arthur George Hammond 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
9.3 x 5.8 cm (image) (image)
29.0 x 22.6 cm (page dimensions)
Alternative title(s)
Major Arthur George Hammond, VC, Corps of Guides. Received V.C From The Queen at Windsor. 1 Decr 1881.
