Henry Havelock's Monument by John Edward Saché
MS. 23051 photogr. 145, item 2
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Henry Havelock's Monument by John Edward Saché
Shelfmark
MS. 23051 photogr. 145, item 2
Summary
Photographic print titled Henry Havelock's Monument by John Edward Saché. Havelock was a general during the Indian Mutiny, capturing Lucknow on 25 September 1857. When a second rebel force arrived and besieged the town again, Havelock and his troops were caught inside the blockade. He died of dysentery on 24 November 1857, a few days after the siege ended.
Date
1860
Language
English
Physical facet
Albumen paper print
Physical extent
1 item
Custodial history
Purchased at Christie's UK, 29/10/1981, Lot 270, Album TC 187.
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Collection contents
The Michael and Jane Wilson Collection of Nineteenth Century Photographs
Prints
Photographic views of India by John Edward Saché
Henry Havelock's Monument by John Edward Saché
