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James Mack (1827-64)
Sailors on the deck of HMS St Jean d'Acre Sep 1856
Albumen print | 16.1 x 17.3 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2945158
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Photograph of sailors on the deck of HMS St Jean d'Acre. Four sailors are sitting on the floor, with the man second from the right holding a rope from the cannon behind him. Six others stand behind. This photograph was taken by Corporal J Mack during the coronation celebrations of Alexander II, Emperor of Russia. Lord Granville, who led the British delegation, travelled to Russia on HMS St Jean d'Acre.
Provenance
Presented to Queen Victoria by Lord Panmure (later known as Lord Dalhousie) in November 1856
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
16.1 x 17.3 cm (image) (image)
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