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ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

Private of the 23rd Regiment in full marching order

1855

Albumen print | 17.1 x 14.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2500307

Photograph of a British Private standing facing partly right in the full marching uniform of the 23rd Regiment. He is wearing a knapsack and other equipment on his back and has a long gun tucked under his right arm. There is a tent behind him and two cannon balls at his feet.

  • Creator(s)

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    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

  • 17.1 x 14.2 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Private full marching order

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume
            • Uniforms
              • Military uniforms
        • Travel Goods
          • Tents
      • 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)
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