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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 J Vaughan and Captain H Vaughan

1855

Albumen print | 15.1 x 15.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2500441

Photograph of Captain J Vaughan and Captain H Vaughan standing with a horse. They stand on either side of the horse, wearing military uniform and carrying swords. Another man stands between them holding the horse's reins. There is a tent behind to the left.
  • Creator(s)

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Vaughan, John Crosby, Captain (fl.1855)
    Army-GB-Infantry-38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot (1783-1881)
    Vaughan, Herbert, Captain (fl.1855)
    Army-GB-Infantry-68th (Durham) Regiment of Foot (Light Infantry) (1782-1881)
  • 15.1 x 15.6 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Capt Varne & friend 38th

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