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ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

Colonel Ponsonby, Colonel Pearson and Captain Markham, staff of Sir George Brown

1855

Albumen print | 19.4 x 15.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2500403

Photograph of Colonel Ponsonby, Captain Pearson and Captain Markham, all staff of Sir George Brown. Colonel Ponsonby stands to the left with his hands in his pockets, wearing a bicorn hat. Captain Pearson stands in the doorway of a hut and Captain Markham sits on a chair to the right. All are wearing military uniform. Sir George Brown commanded the Light Division during the Crimean War and later became the Commander-in-Chief of the British forces in Ireland.
  • Creator(s)

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    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

  • 19.4 x 15.8 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Col Ponsonby etc

  • 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
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Domestic architecture
          • Huts
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)