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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)

Lord Burghersh, Earl of Westmorland (1825-1891)

Apr 1855

Salted paper print | 20.4 x 15.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2506585

Photograph of Lord Burghersh seated on a rock facing slightly right. He is wearing military uniform and has a long sword resting between his legs. Lord Burghersh served during the Crimean War and later succeeded his father to become the Earl of Westmorland.
  • Creator(s)

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    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

  • 20.4 x 15.2 cm (image)
    37.4 x 31.3 cm (page dimensions)

  • Lieut. Coll Lord Burghersh C.B

  • 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)