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Apothecary of the 2nd Bombay European Regiment, 1849 circa (b / w photo)
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Apothecary of the 2nd Bombay European Regiment, 1849 circa (b / w photo)
5921631 Apothecary of the 2nd Bombay European Regiment, 1849 circa (b/w photo) by McCosh, John (1805-85); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Apothecary of the 2nd Bombay European Regiment, 1849 circa.
Photograph by John McCosh (1805-1885), India, 1849 circa.
McCosh, who joined the Bengal Army as an assistant surgeon in 1831, was one of the first war photographers. He employed the calotype process, the first practicable negative and positive process on paper, patented by William Henry Fox Talbot in 1841. McCosh saw active service on the North East Frontier of India (1832-1833), in Gwalior (1843-1844), the 2nd Sikh War (1848-1849) and the 2nd Burma War (1852-1853).
This unknown apothecary was one of 100 volunteers from the 2nd Bombay Europeans who volunteered for service in the 2nd Sikh War on attachment to other units.
Apothercary was the title given to the various grades of warrant officer in the Indian Military Subordinate Medical Services during the 19th century. They were mainly recruited locally in India and undertook general medical duties.
From an album of 310 photographs, 1848-1853.); © National Army Museum
Media ID 25160096
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This photo print, titled "Apothecary of the 2nd Bombay European Regiment, 1849 circa" takes us back to a significant era in history. Captured by John McCosh, one of the first war photographers, this image showcases an unknown apothecary from the regiment who volunteered for service during the 2nd Sikh War. The photograph was taken in India around 1849 using the calotype process, a revolutionary technique developed by William Henry Fox Talbot. McCosh himself had a remarkable military career and saw active service on various fronts in India during that time. In this portrait, we see an individual dressed in traditional attire with a sense of purpose and dedication etched onto their face. The apothecary's role within the Indian Military Subordinate Medical Services was crucial as they undertook general medical duties for soldiers stationed there. This particular image is part of an album containing 310 photographs captured between 1848 and 1853. Preserved at the National Army Museum in London, it offers us a glimpse into life during those tumultuous times. As we admire this historical artifact through our modern lens, let us appreciate not only its aesthetic value but also its significance in documenting moments that shaped our world today.
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