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Soldiers from the Highland Light Infantry who served in the Anglo-Egyptian War c.1882
Albumen print | 17.4 x 22.2 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2501585
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Photograph of soldiers from the Highland Light Infantry who served in the Anglo-Egyptian War. They are standing in a row wearing the uniform of the regiment. Lieutenant Corporal Henderson, standing to the right of the centre of the group, has a large drum on the ground in front of him. Piper Patterson, standing to the far left, is holding bagpipes. There is a tree and a large building behind.
The Anglo-Egyptian War of 1882 repressed the nationalist ‘Urabi Revolt and led to increased British control of Egypt. This photograph was taken in Cairo.
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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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
17.4 x 22.2 cm (image) (image)
29.0 x 22.6 cm (page dimensions)
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Highland Lt Infy
