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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)

Major Augustus Murray Cathcart (1830-1914)

1855

Albumen print | 17.4 x 15.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2500270

Photograph of Major Cathcart mounted on a horse facing right with open land around him. He is wearing military uniform and has his head bowed slightly forward.

Major Cathcart served in the Crimean War and later became the Justice of the Peace for Yorkshire.

Fenton exhibition catalogue (1855) no. 34.
  • Creator(s)

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    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

  • 17.4 x 15.5 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Honbl Major Cathcart

  • 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
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Horses
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)