Victoria and Albert collected photographs that documented the political and military events that defined a period of global expansion
ROGER FENTON (1819-69)
Reverend Mr Butler and officers of the 47th Regiment
1855Albumen print | 14.4 x 18.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2500443
Photograph of Reverend Mr Butler and officers of the 47th Regiment. One man is mounted on a horse at the centre of the group, with another standing to the right with his left hand resting on the horse beside him. Three soldiers stand in a row to the left. There is a tent behind them.
The 47th Regiment served in many of the major battles of the Crimean War including the Siege of Sevastopol.
Creator(s)
Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Reverend, Captain (fl.1855)Army-GB-Infantry-47th (Lancashire) Regiment of Foot (1783-1881)14.4 x 18.9 cm (image)
57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)
Capt Butler & officers 47th
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Costume
- Uniforms
- Military uniforms
- Uniforms
- Costume
- Travel Goods
- Tents
- Clothing
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Animal husbandry
- Horses
- Animal husbandry
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Social sciences
- Military affairs
- Wars, Campaigns & Battles
- Wars
- Wars of the nineteenth century
- Crimean War (1853-1856)
- Wars of the nineteenth century
- Wars
- Wars, Campaigns & Battles
- Military affairs
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Science, Medicine and Technology
