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Embarkation of the Prince Imperial's body at the Point, Port Natal [i.e. Durban], 11 June 1879

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3058A/14

Scope and Contents

152 x 101 mm. Showing the military escort and crowds of spectators on the waterfront, at Durban on 11 June 1879 to watch the embarkation of the body of Prince Napoleon aboard the tug 'Adonis' for transportation out to H.M.S. 'Boadicea' lying beyond the bar. The photographers signature 'Kisch' is stamped on the reverse, but shows through the print.

Dates

  • Creation: 11 June 1879

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good condition.

Related Materials

For a similar view see Y3058A/12.

General

WS.

Originator(s)

Kisch, Benjamin, 1842-1889, photographer

Finding aid date

2004-10-01 08:59:02+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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