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ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

Piling arms

1855

Albumen print | 16.2 x 15.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2500458

Photograph of a group of officers of the 3rd (East Kent) Regiment of Foot piling arms. Two officers stand holding three riffles into a tripod shape. Another officer stands to the left holding a riffle and three sit on the ground in front of them. All are wearing military uniform. A camp can be seen behind them. The 3rd (East Kent) Regiment of Foot, also known as The Buffs, served during the Crimean War and fought in the Siege of Sevastopol.
  • Creator(s)

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    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

  • 16.2 x 15.5 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Piling Arms 3 Buffs

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume
            • Uniforms
              • Military uniforms
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Military engineering
          • Arms (weapons)
            • Firearms
              • Rifles
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)