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ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

Captain Wilkinson

1855

Albumen print | 17.9 x 15.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2500302

Photograph of Captain Wilkinson mounted on a horse facing left with his head turned towards the camera. He is wearing military uniform and has a sword attached to his belt. Behind him is a hillside and a group of tents. Captain Wilkinson served during the Crimean War with the 9th Regiment.
  • Creator(s)

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    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

  • 17.9 x 15.2 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Captain Wilkinson, 27th

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