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Victoria and Albert collected photographs that documented the political and military events that defined a period of global expansion

ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

Sir Richard Airey (1803-1881)

1855

Albumen print | 19.5 x 16.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2500264

Photograph of Colonel Airey sitting in an area of open land facing slightly right. He is wearing military uniform and a long sword rests on his left leg.

Colonel Airey served as Quartermaster General during the Crimean War.

This photograph is not part of the Library of Congress series.

  • Creator(s)

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    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

  • 19.5 x 16.1 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Col Airey D q mgl

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