Men of the Coldstream Guards wounded in the Crimea

Mar 1855

Albumen print | 11.0 x 13.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2800739

Photograph of a group of seven soldiers from the Coldstream Guards who were wounded during the Crimean War. Four are standing and three are seated. All are wearing military uniform including winter coats. Several are holding a stick or have a wounded arm. Part of Wellington Barracks can be seen behind.

This photograph is one of the first portraits of wounded Crimean War veterans commissioned by Queen Victoria, and pre-dates Roger Fenton's arrival in the Crimea.

Creator(s)

William Bambridge (photographer)

Subject(s)

Private J Burton (fl.1855)

Private J Lansbury (active 1855)

Private H Eade (active 1855)

Private E Jenkinson (active 1855)

Private W Youle (active 1855)

Private J Lucas (fl.1855)

Private G Gelding (active 1855)

Army-GB-Infantry-Coldstream Guards (1819-)
11.0 x 13.4 cm (image)
From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert
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- Science, Medicine and Technology
  Industries, Crafts and Trades
  Clothing
  Costume
  Uniforms
  Military uniforms
- Places
  Europe
  Great Britain
  England
  Greater London [England]
  London [Greater London]
  City of Westminster [London]
  Wellington Barracks
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
  Architecture
  Buildings
- Social sciences
  Military affairs
  Wars, Campaigns & Battles
  Wars
  Wars of the nineteenth century
  Crimean War (1853-1856)
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Men of the Coldstream Guards wounded in the Crimea

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