Victoria and Albert collected photographs that documented the political and military events that defined a period of global expansion
ROGER FENTON (1819-69)
Captain Pechell and men of the 77th Regiment
1855Albumen print | 18.5 x 16.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2500453
Photograph of Captain Pechell and officers of the 77th Regiment. The men are gathered in a group with three standing. All are wearing winter clothes and most are carrying guns. There is a stone wall to the left and open land behind.
Captain Pechell served with the 77th Regiment during the Crimean War and died during the Siege of Sevastopol.
Creator(s)
Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Pechell, William H.C. George, Captain (fl.1855)Army-GB-Infantry-77th (East Middlesex) Regiment of Foot (1808-1881)18.5 x 16.0 cm (image)
57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)
Capt Pechell & men of 77 in Winter Dress
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Costume
- Uniforms
- Military uniforms
- Uniforms
- Costume
- Clothing
- Engineering & Technology
- Military engineering
- Arms (weapons)
- Firearms
- Rifles
- Firearms
- Arms (weapons)
- Military engineering
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Social sciences
- Military affairs
- Wars, Campaigns & Battles
- Wars
- Wars of the nineteenth century
- Crimean War (1853-1856)
- Wars of the nineteenth century
- Wars
- Wars, Campaigns & Battles
- Military affairs
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Science, Medicine and Technology
