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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

      Volunteer Review, Edinburgh

      7 Aug 1860

      Albumen print | 21.7 x 29.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2935081

      Photograph of four blocks, or formations, of Volunteer troops standing in open parade ground. There are hills and trees in the background. Photograph cropped into an oval.

      • Creator(s)

        Unknown Person (photographer)

      • 21.7 x 29.4 cm (image)

      • Volunteer Review, Edinburgh August 7th 1860 [Box: Early Photographs].

      • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

      • Subject(s)
        • Places
          • Europe
            • Great Britain
              • Scotland
                • Lothian [Scotland]
                  • Edinburgh [Scotland]
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