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ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

Officers of the 17th Regiment

1855

Albumen print | 15.2 x 20.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2500386

Photograph of a group of officers from the 17th Regiment gathered on a hillside. They are arranged in a loose line and are mostly standing and sitting with two men lying down. They are all wearing military uniform and there is a tent to the left. The 17th Regiment served during the Crimean War and fought in the Siege of Sevastopol.

  • Creator(s)

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Army-GB-Infantry-17th (The Leicestershire) Regiment of Foot (1783-1881)

  • 15.2 x 20.6 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Officers 17th Regiment

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