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ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

Captain Justus Thompson

1855

Albumen print | 14.7 x 16.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2500316

Photograph of Captain Thompson mounted on a horse facing left. He is wearing military uniform and has a sword attached to his belt. Another man stands by the horse's head holding the reins and there is a tent to the left. Captain Thompson served with the Commissariat during the Crimean War.

  • Creator(s)

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Thompson, Captain Justus (fl.1855)

  • 14.7 x 16.0 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Capt Thompson Commist

  • 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
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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