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William Edward Kilburn (1818-91)
Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) c.1856
Albumen print | 10.1 x 6.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2853480
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Carte-de-visite of Florence Nightingale standing facing partly left holding a letter. An engraved wooden chest stands to the left.
Queen Victoria admired the work done by Florence Nightingale to improve nursing during the Crimean War, noting in her journal: 'I envy her being able to do so much good and look after the noble heroes whose behaviour is admirable'. She also supported Nightingale in practical ways, sending her cases of medical supplies and writing to senior military figures in the Crimea expressing her concern for the welfare of the troops.Provenance
Acquired in 2015
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
10.1 x 6.5 cm (whole object)
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Featured in
ExhibitionRoger Fenton's Photographs of the Crimea, 1855
The first exhibition to focus exclusively on Fenton's pioneering photographs of the Crimean War
TrailStories of Medics and Medicine in the Royal Collection
Objects and paintings illustrating the changing perception and use of medicine
