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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)

Col Dickson RE

1855

Albumen print | 16.5 x 15.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2500263

Photograph of Colonel Dickson standing beside a horse facing left. He is wearing a fur lined coat and holding a sword in his left hand. A hill can be seen behind.

Colonel Dickson served during the Crimean War and was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Siege of Sevastopol.

Fenton exhibition catalogue (1855) no.199.
  • Creator(s)

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    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

  • 16.5 x 15.2 cm (image)
    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Sir Collingwood Dickson (1817-1904)

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