Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts of Kandahar (1832-1914) signed and dated

16.4 x 10.8 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2930870

Description

A studio photograph of Sir Frederick Roberts, one of the most successful British army commanders of the 19th century. It is a three-quarters length portrait, standing, in full-dress uniform, holding a sword across his body. He has five medals including the Victoria Cross, and possibly the star of the Order of the Bath, below. Signed by the sitter.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Maull & Fox : 187A Piccadilly, London (1879-85)
(photographer)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts of Kandahar (1832-1914)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

albumen print

Measurements

16.4 x 10.8 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
cartes-de-visite
Subject(s)
Genealogy and Heraldry
Orders (honour)
Order of the Bath (Great Britain)
Social sciences
Military affairs
Military ceremonial
Decorations (military honours)
Victoria Cross (Decorations)

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