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Roger Fenton (1819-69)

Major Charles John Woodford (1823-57) 1855

Albumen print | 18.4 x 16.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2500260

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Photograph of Major Woodford standing in an area of open land with a horse beside him to the right. He is wearing military uniform and holds a long sword in his left hand.

Major Woodford served during the Crimean War and later died in action in India.

Fenton exhibition catalogue (1855) no. 133.
  • Creator(s)

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)
    Lieutenant-Colonel Charles John Woodford (1823-57)
    Army-GB-Infantry-Rifle Brigade, 1st Bn
  • 18.4 x 16.2 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Major Woodford Rifles

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
    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)