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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 Robert Blane (1809-1871)

1855

Albumen print | 18.6 x 14.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2500265

Photograph of Colonel Blane seated facing left with his legs crossed. He is wearing a long coat and peaked hat and there is a sword beside him to the right. A wall can be seen behind.

Colonel Blane served during the Crimean War.

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

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Lieutenant Colonel Robert Blane (1809-71)
  • 18.6 x 14.2 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Col Blain

  • 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)
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs