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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 Moorsom

1855

Albumen print | 19.9 x 15.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2500259

Photograph of Colonel Moorsom sitting facing slightly left on a large object covered by animal fur. He is wearing military uniform and is resting his hands on his hips. Behind him is a wooden hut.

Colonel Moorsom served during the Crimean War with the Scots Fusilier Guards.

This photograph is not in the Library of Congress series.
  • Creator(s)

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    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

  • 19.9 x 15.9 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Col Moorsom S F gds

  • 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
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)