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Victoria and Albert collected photographs that documented the political and military events that defined a period of global expansion

ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

Captain Croker and servant

1855

Albumen print | 18.3 x 15.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2500421

Photograph of Captain Croker of the 17th Regiment and a servant. Captain Croker stands facing left beside a horse. He is wearing military uniform and a winter coat and holds a sword in his left hand. The servant stands to the left facing the horse. There is a tent in the background to the right. The 17th Regiment served during the Crimean War and fought in the Siege of Sevastopol.
  • Creator(s)

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Croker, Captain (fl.1855)
  • 18.3 x 15.8 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Captain Croker & servant

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume
            • Uniforms
              • Military uniforms
        • Travel Goods
          • Tents
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Horses
      • 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)
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs