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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 John Drysdale

1855

Albumen print | 15.3 x 15.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2500303

Photograph of Captain Drysdale standing to the right of a horse. He is holding the reins in his right hand and has his left hand in his coat pocket. Tents and buildings can be seen behind. Captain Drysdale served during the Crimean War with the 42nd Regiment.
  • Creator(s)

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    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

  • 15.3 x 15.8 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Capt Drysdale 42nd

  • 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
            • Ponies
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Buildings
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)