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The Commander's Boat's Crew, Royal Yacht 'Victoria & Albert' c.1859-60
Albumen print | 13.6 x 15.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2906826
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Photograph of eight men and nine Ship's Boys on board the Royal Yacht 'Victoria & Albert'. The portrait includes J. Grant (Quartermaster) and Leach (Master at Arms), on the far right, holding his hat. The younger men appear to be engaged in various types of rope work. The Union flag hangs in the background.
Provenance
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Creator(s)
(photographer)Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
13.6 x 15.7 cm (image)
28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)
29.5 x 25.0 x 5.0 cm (album)
Markings
annotation: 1.2.3.4.5. [see RCIN 2906825] The Commander's Boats Crew 7. J. Grant (Quarter Master) 8. Leach (Master at Arms)/ and Ships Boys. Roy. Yacht. [beneath work]
Alternative title(s)
The Commander's Boat's Crew, Royal Yacht 'Victoria & Albert', c.1859-60 [Photographic Portraits Vol.3/61 1856-1863]
