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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 General Sir George Buller (1802-84)

1883 copy after 1855 original

Carbon print | 20.7 x 15.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2500026

Photograph of General Buller seated in a campsite facing slightly right. He is wearing military uniform and holds a sword in his left hand. This photograph, printed by Jabez Hughes in 1883, is a carbon print pasted over the original photograph.

General Buller served during the Crimean War and was severely wounded during the Battle of Inkerman.
  • Creator(s)

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    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Jabez Hughes (1819-84) (printer)

  • 20.7 x 15.0 cm (image)

    29.6 x 23.1 cm (page dimensions)

  • Major-General Sir George Buller, G.C.B, Commander of Brigade of the Light Division

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Military engineering
          • Arms (weapons)
            • Side arms (weapons)
              • Swords
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Travel Goods
          • Tents
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)