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Roger Fenton (1819-69)

General William John Codrington (1804-1884) 1855

Albumen print | 18.1 x 13.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2500245

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Photograph of General Codrington seated on a metal chair facing right. He wears a long coat and peaked hat and there is a tent behind him.

General Codrington commanded the British troops during the last part of the Crimean War and later became the Governor of Gibraltar.

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

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)
    General Sir William John Codrington (1804-84)
    Army-GB
  • 18.1 x 13.1 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • General Codrington

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
    Subject(s)
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Travel Goods
          • Tents