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photographic print
(black and white)
Object Type
photographic print
(black and white)
Museum number
Af,A79.13
Description
Photograph (black and white); view of a group of six seated Europeans (members of the British Expedition to Benin City in 1897) wearing western clothing and pith helmets or wide-brimmed hats. One man in uniform. Surrounded by objects from the royal palace. Other members of the expedition in building in background. Gelatin silver print
Producer name
Photographed by:
Dr Robert Allman
Production date
1897
Production place
Photographed in:
Benin City
Materials
paper
Technique
gelatin silver printing
Dimensions
Height:
16.50 centimetres
Width:
12 centimetres
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Location
Not on display
Subjects
royal/imperial
Associated events
Associated Event:
British Expedition to Benin City 1897
Department
Africa, Oceania and the Americas
Registration number
Af,A79.13