Non-Commissioned Officers from the Life Guards who served in the Anglo-Egyptian War c.1882
Albumen print | 19.0 x 26.8 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2501501
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Photograph of five non-commissioned officers from the Life Guards who served in the Anglo-Egyptian War. Standing from left to right are H Hibbard, S E Spence, W Pinkney, J Rice and J Jestico. They are all wearing military uniform and are holding a riding crop in their right hand. There is a building behind them.
The Anglo-Egyptian War of 1882 repressed the nationalist ‘Urabi Revolt and led to increased British control of Egypt.
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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Creator(s)
(photographer)Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
19.0 x 26.8 cm (image) (image)
29.0 x 22.6 cm (page dimensions)
Alternative title(s)
Non. Com Officers.