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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1819-79)

'A Private of the Royal Horse Guards Blue'

Mar 1855

Albumen print | 13.6 x 10.8 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2800729

Photograph of a Private of the Royal Horse Guards mounted on a horse facing left with a field around him. He is wearing full military uniform and has turned his head towards the camera.

  • Creator(s)

    William Bambridge (1819-79) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Army-GB-Cavalry-Royal Horse Guards (The Blues) (1819-1969)

  • 13.6 x 10.8 cm (whole object)

  • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume
            • Uniforms
              • Military uniforms
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Horses
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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