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Roger Fenton (1819-69)

Captain Hume and his brother 1855

Albumen print | 16.3 x 16.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2500297

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Photograph of Captain Hume (1825-1891) standing next to a horse facing left with his right arm resting on the saddle. His brother stands facing forwards by the horse's head. There are wooden buildings behind them and to the right. Captain Hume was the aide-de-camp to Sir John Campbell during the Crimean War, and was one of four brothers who served in the British Army.
  • Creator(s)

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)
    Hume, Sir Robert, Captain (1828-1909)
    Hume, Gustavus, Sir, Major, Kt. (1825-1891)
    Army-GB-Infantry-55th (Westmorland) Regiment of Foot (1783-1881)
    Army-GB-Artillery-Royal Horse Artillery
  • 16.3 x 16.3 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Capt Hume & his Brother

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