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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

JAMES ROBERTSON (1813-88)

Group under the veranda of a hut

1855-1856

Salted paper print | 23.0 x 28.8 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2500648

Photograph of a group of soldiers gathered in front of a wooden veranda attached to a hut. Most are standing with some seated and two men lying on the ground. They are all wearing military uniform and most are carrying swords.
  • Creator(s)

    James Robertson (1813-88) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Army-GB
  • 23.0 x 28.8 cm (image) (image)

    31.5 x 37.4 cm (mount)

  • Group under verandah of hut. [taken from contents list]. [Crimean War photographs by Robertson].

  • From the collection of Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Ukraine
          • Crimea
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)
                • Crimean campaign (Crimean War)
                  • Siege of Sevastopol, 1854-55 (Crimean War)
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs