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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)

Colonel Frederick George Shewell (1809-1856)

1855

Albumen print | 18.1 x 15.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2500276

Photograph of Colonel Shewell mounted on a horse facing left. He is wearing military uniform and has a sword attached to his belt. A campsite can be seen behind him to the right. During the Crimean War Colonel Shewell commanded the 8th Hussars.

  • Creator(s)

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    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

  • 18.1 x 15.5 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Col Shewell

  • 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)
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