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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 | 23.1 x 29.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2935082

      Photograph of a line of volunteer troops, consisting of mounted and foor soldiers, the latter shown in the foreground. The central figures wear Scottish Highland kilts and bearskins. In the background stand formations of foot troops.

      • Creator(s)

        Unknown Person (photographer)

      • 23.1 x 29.2 cm (image)

      • Volunteer Review, Edinburgh August 7th 1860. [Box: Early Photographs 2]

      • Acquired by Queen Victoria

      • Subject(s)
        • Places
          • Europe
            • Great Britain
              • Scotland
                • Lothian [Scotland]
                  • Edinburgh [Scotland]
        • Science, Medicine and Technology
          • Industries, Crafts and Trades
            • Clothing
              • Kilts
              • Headgear
                • Hats
                  • Bearskins (hats)
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