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General Sir George Harry Smith Willis (1823-1900) c.1882
Albumen print | 14.0 x 9.3 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2501477
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Photograph of General Sir George Harry Smith Willis. He is sitting with his legs turned to the left and has a bicorne hat with a feather plume resting on his lap. He is wearing military uniform with a row of medals and the Order of the Bath. He is holding a sword in his left hand.
General Sir George Harry Smith Willis served in the Crimean War and the Anglo-Egyptian War.
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
14.0 x 9.3 cm (image) (image)
29.0 x 22.6 cm (page dimensions)
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Alternative title(s)
Lt Gen Sir G. Willis, K.C.B., Commanding 1st Division.
