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Soldiers who served in the Army Hospital Corps during the Anglo-Egyptian War c.1882
Albumen print | 23.0 x 17.7 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2501619
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Photograph of four soldiers who served in the Army Hospital Corps during the Anglo-Egyptian War. Standing from left to right are Sergeant Major Willson, Sergeant Escott, Sergeant Johnson and Sergeant Edwards. They are all wearing military uniform. There is a building behind with windows of varying sizes.
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
23.0 x 17.7 cm (image) (image)
29.0 x 22.6 cm (page dimensions)
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