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Victoria and Albert collected photographs that documented the political and military events that defined a period of global expansion

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    Queen's Company, Camp Curragh, 12th September 1861. HRH the Prince of Wales Commanding

    12 Sep 1861

    Albumen print | 18.8 x 24.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2935072

    Photograph of a square formation of Grenadier Guards with rifles and bayonets mounted in attack position with the Queen's Company, and the HRH the Prince of Wales Commanding. Photographed at Camp Curragh, Dublin.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

    • 18.8 x 24.7 cm (image)

      35.5 x 45.8 cm (mount)

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Ireland
            • County Kildare [Ireland]
              • Curragh [County Kildare]
                • Curragh Army Camp [Kildare]
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