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Victoria and Albert collected photographs that documented the political and military events that defined a period of global expansion

ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

Major Burton and officers of the 5th Dragoon Guards

1855

Albumen print | 15.5 x 21.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2500399

Photograph of Major Burton (1827-1882) and officers of the 5th Dragoon Guards including Dr Cattell, Lieutenant Montgomery, Lieutenant Hampton, Lieutenant Ferguson, Major Inglis, Captain Godman, Captain Halford, Lieutenant Burnand and Quartermaster Bewley. The soldiers stand in a loose semicircle with one man sitting on the ground to the right. All are wearing military uniform. Behind them is a hillside and a row of tents to the right. The 5th Dragoon Guards served during the Crimean War and fought in the Battle of Balaklava.
  • Creator(s)

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    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

  • 15.5 x 21.1 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Major Burton & officers 5th Dragoons

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume
            • Uniforms
              • Military uniforms
        • Travel Goods
          • Tents
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)