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ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

Captain Edward Staunton

1855

Albumen print | 17.6 x 15.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2500545

Photograph of Captain Staunton with a horse. He is standing with the horse beside him to the right, and is holding the reins in his left hand. He is wearing military uniform and has a sword by his side. There is open land behind him. Captain Staunton served with the Royal Engineers during the Crimean War.
  • Creator(s)

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Captain Edward Staunton
    Army-GB-Infantry-6th (Royal 1st Warwickshire) Regiment of Foot (1832-1881)
  • 17.6 x 15.2 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Capt Staunton & Horse

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume
            • Uniforms
              • Military uniforms
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Military engineering
          • Arms (weapons)
            • Side arms (weapons)
              • Swords
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Horses
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Ukraine
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs