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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 William Inglis

Apr 1855

Albumen print | 17.9 x 15.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2500347

Photograph of Captain Inglis mounted on a pony facing right with his head turned towards the camera. He is wearing a coat and hat and rests his right hand on his hip. Behind him is a hillside with a campsite to the right. Captain Inglis served with the 5th Dragoon Guards during the Crimean War.
  • Creator(s)

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    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

  • 17.9 x 15.3 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Captain Inglis 5th Dragoons

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