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      MCLEAN, MELHUISH & CO : 26, HAYMARKET, LONDON

      The Review of the Volunteer Troops in Hyde Park, June 23rd, 1860, by Queen Victoria

      23 - 23 Jun 1860

      Albumen print mounted on card | 19.2 x 29.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2935162

      Photograph of the Royal Review of the Volunteer Troops in Hyde Park, London. In the immediate foreground stands a large crowd of onlookers. In front of them are two carriages, one of which carries Queen Victoria. There is a military band in the foreground.

      • Creator(s)

        McLean, Melhuish & Co : 26, Haymarket, London (photographer)

        26 Haymarket : Thomas McLean (photographer)

        Subject(s)

        Volunteer Forces
        Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

      • annotation: The Review of the Volunteer Troops in Hyde Park, June 23rd 1860./ HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN./ London, Photographed by Mefsr McLean Melhuish Napper & Co. 26 Haymarket. [beneath work]

      • 19.2 x 29.1 cm (image)

      • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

      • Subject(s)
        • Places
          • Europe
            • Great Britain
              • England
                • Greater London [England]
                  • London [Greater London]
                    • City of Westminster [London]
                      • Hyde Park [London]
        Object type(s)
          • visual works
            • photographs
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