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ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

Officers of the 4th Light Dragoons

1855

Albumen print | 18.1 x 15.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2500407

Photograph of a group of officers of the 4th (The Queen's Own) Regiment of Light Dragoons gathered together in front of a hut. The men are both sitting and standing and all are wearing military uniform. The regiment served during the Crimean War.
  • Creator(s)

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Army-GB-Cavalry Regiments
    Army-GB-Cavalry-4th (The Queen's Own Light) Dragoons (1848-1861)
  • 18.1 x 15.9 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Group of Officers - 4th Light Dragoons

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume
            • Uniforms
              • Military uniforms
        • Travel Goods
          • Tents
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Domestic architecture
          • Huts
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs