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JAMES MACK (1827-64)
Russian soldiers of different ethnicities
Sep 1856Albumen print | 17.3 x 15.1 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2945162
Photograph of a group of Russian soldiers representing different ethnic groups. The caption describes them as being Cossacks, Circassians, Lesghins and Tartars. They are gathered in a group, some sitting and others standing. They are all wearing military uniform and are carrying weapons.
This photograph was taken by Corporal J Mack during the coronation celebrations of Alexander II, Emperor of Russia.
Creator(s)
James Mack (1827-64) (photographer)
Subject(s)
CossacksCircassiansLesghins17.3 x 15.1 cm (image) (image)
- Presented to Queen Victoria by Lord Panmure (later known as Lord Dalhousie) in November 1856
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Costume
- Uniforms
- Military uniforms
- Uniforms
- Costume
- Clothing
- Engineering & Technology
- Military engineering
- Arms (weapons)
- Military engineering
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Science, Medicine and Technology
