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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)

Dr Benjamin William Marlow (1820-1894)

1855

Salted paper print | 19.1 x 15.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2500350

Photograph of Dr Marlow sitting on a metal stool facing partly left with his legs crossed. He is wearing a coat and cap and there is a sword resting between his legs. There are items of clothing and kit on the ground around him and a group of tents behind him. Dr Marlow served as the surgeon for the 28th Regiment during the Crimean War and was present for all of the major battles.
  • Creator(s)

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    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

  • 19.1 x 15.8 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Dr Marlow 20th

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Military engineering
          • Arms (weapons)
            • Side arms (weapons)
              • Swords
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Travel Goods
          • Tents
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)