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

      UNKNOWN PERSON

      Queen Victoria Reviewing the Troops at Aldershot, 6 July, 1858

      6 Jul 1858

      Albumen print mounted on card | 25.0 x 29.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2942107

      Photograph showing the review of troops at Aldershot, on 6 July 1858. Queen Victoria (1819-1901), not easily distinguishable, is seated in her carriage. A large group of soldiers are present in the foreground. Many people and horses appear on the brow of the hill in the distance.

      • Creator(s)

        Unknown Person (photographer)

        Subject(s)

        Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
        Army-GB

      • 25.0 x 29.3 cm (image)

        38.7 x 43.0 cm (mount)

      • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

      • Subject(s)
        • Places
          • Europe
            • Great Britain
              • England
                • Hampshire [England]
                  • Aldershot [Hampshire]
        Object type(s)
          • visual works
            • photographs
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