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Canon John Neale Dalton (1839-1931)

The Cruise of HMS Bacchante 1879-1882. Volume I, The Mediterranean c.1910-35

Morocco leather bound photograph album | 42.7 x 6.0 x 34.5 cm (album) | RCIN 2580234

Description

Folio photograph album containing albumen photographs [RCINs 2580235-353]. Mounted on second flyleaf is a watercolour of HMS Bacchante (RCIN 933489). Inscriptions by King George V, verso flyleaf: 'These 9 volumes contain photographs mounted by the Revd J N Dalton, Chaplain (afterwards Canon of St George's, Windsor for many years) during our commission in HMS "Bacchante" Aug 1879 to Aug 1882. [signed]George RI'.

Provenance

Album compiled by the Reverend John N Dalton (1839-1931) and presented to King George V
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Canon John Neale Dalton (1839-1931)
(compiler)

Search the collection London : F Vaughan
(binder)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page King George V, King of the United Kingdom (1865-1936)

Subject(s)

Search the collection HMS Bacchante (corvette, launched 1876; sold for scrap 1897)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Morocco leather bound photograph album

leather, card

watercolour painting

Measurements

42.7 x 6.0 x 34.5 cm (album)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
printed & manuscript material
books
book: half leather bound
book: half leather bound in morocco
book: half leather bound in blue morocco
book: half leather bound in dark blue morocco
visual works
albums
photograph albums
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Photography
Photographs
Photograph albums

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