Help in Identifying this uniform

[robbington]

Hi All

Whilst checking through some very old family documents for my mum I found this photo of what I am assuming is an old family member.
The cap badge seems to have 2 digits of which the second is a 9 (probably a 39 or 59) and the photo was taken in Deptford, London.
That is all I know.

Any help in identifying timeframe or regiment would be great.

Many Thanks in advance

[Bill A]

Hello robbington, welcome to the Forum. Your account is active and open for posts.
The membership should be able to assist with your identification.

[Alan O]

Right way up - On the original can you make out what the 2 numbers are on the pork-pie hat?

The numbers would pre-date 1881. The glengarry was worn by British Infantry from circa 1868 so it may pre-date then

[tonyb]

Google has the 39th Regiment of Foot as the Dorsetshire Regiment.

[robbington]

After another look it’s almost definitely a ‘59’ insignia on the hat