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Record of historical events

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

ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

Captain Henry R Crewe Godley

1855

Albumen print | 16.7 x 15.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2500322

Photograph of Captain Godley mounted on a horse facing left. He is wearing military uniform and has a sword by his side. There is an area of open land behind him. Captain Godley served with the 28th Regiment during the Crimean War.
  • Creator(s)

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    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

  • 16.7 x 15.0 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Capt Godley 28th

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume
            • Uniforms
              • Military uniforms
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Horses
            • Ponies
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)