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ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

Brigadier McPherson and officers of the 4th Division

1855

Albumen print | 17.4 x 16.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2500395

Photograph of Brigadier McPherson with Captain Higham, Captain Earle, Captain Croker, Captain Swale and Captain McPherson, all officers of the 4th Division. An officer sits in a folding chair at the centre of the group with Brigadier McPherson standing beside him to the right. They are all wearing military uniform and several carry swords. There is a tent to the right and a guide rope in the foreground of the photograph. The 4th Division served during the Crimean War and fought in all of the major battles.
  • Creator(s)

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    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

  • 17.4 x 16.5 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Brg McPherson & officers of the 4th Division

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume
            • Uniforms
              • Military uniforms
        • Travel Goods
          • Tents
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Military engineering
          • Arms (weapons)
            • Side arms (weapons)
              • Swords
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)