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Sergeant George Sellar (1850-89) c.1882
Albumen print | 21.9 x 16.3 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2501600
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Photograph of Sergeant George Sellar. He is standing looking slightly to the left holding a stick in his right hand. He is wearing Highland military uniform including a kilt and sporran. There is an upholstered chair to the left and a velvet curtain to the right.
Sergeant George Sellar was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Second Anglo-Afghan 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)
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
21.9 x 16.3 cm (image) (image)
29.0 x 22.6 cm (page dimensions)
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Alternative title(s)
Sgt Sellar, VC.
