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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'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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