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Children's albums

Children's albums

UNKNOWN

'Major Elphinstone'

circa 1858

Salted paper print with hand colouring | 16.6 x 12.8 cm (image, oval) | RCIN 2917879

Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of Sir Howard Crawfurd Elphinstone (1829-90), when a Major, standing, facing towards the camera. He turns his head halfway to the left and gazes ahead. He wears a military uniform and holds a plumed helmet in his right hand and a sabre in his left. A selection of medals are pinned to his chest.

Colour has been applied to the Major's cheeks.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown (photographer)

  • 16.6 x 12.8 cm (image, oval)

  • From an album compiled by Princess Helena

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Military engineering
          • Arms (weapons)
            • Side arms (weapons)
              • Sabres
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Plastic arts
        • Numismatics
          • Medals